Jordan bats a pass Saints DE Cam Jordan bats a pass on third down, forcing the Eagles to punt late in the half. (NOLA.com Photo)
By Luke Johnson, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune
The Philadelphia Eagles seized control with a haymaker at the opening bell. The New Orleans Saints wrenched it back with a methodical assertion of dominance.
What better way to stake a claim as the team to beat in what has now become a best-of-four tournament than to grind an opponent to dust with an 18-play, 92-yard drive that lasted 11 minutes and 29 seconds for the go-ahead touchdown drive? What was once a 14-point first quarter deficit became a three-point Saints lead when Michael Thomas bullied Eagles defensive back Cre’Von LeBlanc for a 2-yard go-ahead touchdown.
In the commercial break between the touchdown and the ensuing kickoff, “Choppa Style” blared from the stadium speakers. Linebacker Demario Davis danced on the sideline. The press box shook as the 73,000-plus in attendance lost their minds.
The Eagles had a chance for quarterback Nick Foles to deliver some more postseason magic, driving inside Saints territory with less than two minutes remaining and needing a touchdown to take the lead. But Foles’ off-target pass to Alshon Jeffrey was tipped, and Marshon Lattimore snared his second interception of the game to clinch a 20-14 win. ...
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