PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — Although the loss to the Saints Sunday on fell hard on the Eagles, players optimistically reflected on the season and what's to come.
Using a dominant ball-control offense and a few gambles that paid off, the Saints got two touchdown passes from Drew Brees and two interceptions from Marcus Lattimore in a 20-14 win over the Philadelphia Eagles.
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Brees took the Saints on scoring drives of 92, 79 and 67 yards after falling behind 14-0. Lattimore clinched it when Nick Foles' pass from the Saints 27 deflected off usually sure-handed receiver Alshon Jeffery with about two minutes remaining.
Jeffery took ownership for the loss, adding, "To the city of Philadelphia, that's on me. I'll take that."
Alshon Jeffery: “To the city of Philadelphia, that’s on me. I’ll take that.” pic.twitter.com/ngIwHdH3R0
— SPORTSRADIO 94WIP (@SportsRadioWIP)
January 14, 2019 But other players took to social media to share their pride in the team and their teammates.
What a crazy fun ride! Didn’t get what we wanted but I’m proud of the brothers I play next too. Thank you to all of the fans who stuck with us all year! Amidst all the doubt and hate we just kept fighting and hopefully represented you well! #flyEaglesfly pic.twitter.com/gaePo0QC9u
— Malcolm Jenkins (@MalcolmJenkins)
January 14, 2019 Love this team to death #FlyEaglesFly
— Carson Wentz (@cj_wentz)
January 14, 2019 “They battled right to the end."Our recap from #PHIvsNO: https://t.co/5BSPQaygK5 pic.twitter.com/MPKwg7YWJ4
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles)
January 14, 2019 We're gonna be back! All a part of our story. Couldn't do it without Big Baller Brooks, @bbrooks_79. Toughest guy I know. -- pic.twitter.com/Tp2CYXZroG
— Lane Johnson (@LaneJohnson65)
January 14, 2019 In a press conference following the game, Foles showed his love for the city and the team.
"It's really been a joy to live (in Philadelphia) and be a part of everything and wear the green," said Foles. "No matter what, you can't ever take that away. ... I've enjoyed every single moment, and it will always have a special place in my heart — the city, the fans, the people, everything about it."
Nick Foles on his future and his time with the #Eagles pic.twitter.com/GvMee1rAPo
— Eliot Shorr-Parks (@EliotShorrParks)
January 14, 2019 ___
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
