A historic performance from Dallas Goedert when the Eagles needed it most originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia
A.J. Brown wasn’t in uniform. DeVonta Smith had left the game. Britain Covey was done for the day.
Dallas Goedert was the last man standing, and Jalen Hurts knew exactly where to go with the football.
Over and over and over.
Goedert had one of the greatest games by a tight end in Eagles history Sunday, with 10 catches for 170 yards in the 15-12 win over the Saints.
After recording just 31 and 38 yards the first two weeks of the season, Goedert was finally a featured part of the offense Sunday in New Orleans.
“We’ve got one of the best running backs in the league, two of the best receivers in the league, an incredible offensive line, quarterback that can do everything,” Goedert said. “So obviously it felt good getting touches this week, but I’m gonna do whatever I can to help the team win.
“I love blocking too. And so whatever I can do to help the team win, I will. And anytime my number gets called, I’m gonna try to make the biggest plays I can.”
How ridiculous was Goedert Sunday?
He had nine 30-yard catches in his first 94 career games.
He had three Sunday.
Goedert became the 23rd tight end in NFL history with a 170-yard game, the first Eagles tight end since Pete Retzlaff gained 204 yards against Washington at Franklin Field in 1965. He’s the 10th with 10 catches and 170 yards in a game.
“We had plays that were called for me today a little bit more than the first couple games … and it’s always fun to be involved,” he said.
“But we’ve got so many special players on this offense that when it’s my time I’m gonna do what I can, when it’s A.J.’s time he’s gonna do it, Smitty, you know, everybody. We’ve got an incredible squad. So we’ve just got to stay patient and wait for our turns.”
Even before Smith was forced out of the game with a concussion early in the fourth quarter, Goedert was a big focus for play caller Kellen Moore….
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Publish date : 2024-09-23 14:44:54
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