The record was set on an odd night because the World Series was being played in Philadelphia, which was 1,500 miles away.Houston - The Eagles have never gone 8-0, so when were they last 8-0?
With a second-half surge that saw Jalen Hurts throw two touchdown passes, the defense intercept two passes,
and Javon Hargrave record two of his career-high three sacks, they defeated the Houston Texans 29-14 at NRG Stadium, breaking a 14-14 halftime tie.
Only one Eagles squad had started 7-0 since the franchise's inception in 1933, and that team did so before this iteration of the team did. In 2004, that team competed in the Super Bowl.
The Eagles had to completely dominate the NFL's curveball in order to reach an 8-0 record. With only four days between games, this Thursday night lineup is a curveball.
Coach Nick Sirianni stated, "These Thursday night games are always challenging. "However you have to do it, you have to go finish it. Our players were aggressive and rough.