Game Recap: Eagles 28, Vikings 22 | Week 7

Game Recap: Eagles 28, Vikings 22 | Week 7

Philadelphia Eagles
20 Oct 2025, 01:08 GMT+

The Eagles snap their two-game losing streak by defeating the Vikings, 28-22.

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Career games from Jalen Hurts (19-of-23, 326 passing yards, 3 touchdowns) and DeVonta Smith (9 receptions, 183 yards, 1 TD) led the Eagles to a 28-22 victory over the Vikings. Philadelphia improves to 5-2 after dropping two straight games.

Here is how it happened:

1st Quarter

4th-and-4 at MIN 37 (7:07)

  • TOUCHDOWN! Jalen Hurts finds A.J. Brown for a 37-yard touchdown on fourth down. Hurts had plenty of time to throw, and Brown broke free for the score. The Eagles went 75 yards on their opening drive, converting a Tush Push, presented by DUDE Wipes, on 4th-and-1 to keep the drive going. Philadelphia ran for 35 yards on the drive. (Eagles 7 Vikings 0)

4th-and-32 at PHI 41 (2:08)

  • The Vikings get on the board with a 59-yard field goal by Will Reichard. A snap that went over Carson Wentz's head pushed Minnesota back. (Eagles 7 Vikings 3)

2nd Quarter

3rd-and-5 at MIN 39 (13:35)

  • PICK SIX! Jalyx Hunt intercepts Carson Wentz and returns it 41 yards for a touchdown. Wentz was pressured by Jalen Carter, who forced the errant throw. (Eagles 14 Vikings 3)

2nd-and-27 at MIN 9 (12:10)

  • INTERCEPTION! Andrew Mukuba picks off Carson Wentz on a deep ball! Wentz was targeting Jordan Addison, and Adoree' Jackson had tight coverage as Mukuba dropped back for the interception.

4th-and-11 at PHI 16 (6:37)

  • Will Reichard makes a 39-yard field goal to cut into the Philadelphia lead. Jalen Nailor had a gain of 26 yards and Justin Jefferson had a 40-yard catch and run to put the Vikings deep in Eagles territory. (Eagles 14 Vikings 6)

3rd Quarter

4th-and-9 at PHI 10 (9:05)

  • Minnesota adds another field goal after a red zone stop by the Eagles. The Vikings started the drive at their own 48-yard line after a strong return.

(Eagles 14 Vikings 9)

2nd-and-5 at PHI 21 (8:17)

  • BIG-PLAY TOUCHDOWN! Jalen Hurts delivers a perfect throw on a deep ball to DeVonta Smith for a 79-yard touchdown, the longest play of Smith's NFL career! Smith beat former Eagles cornerback Isaiah Rodgers on the play. (Eagles 21 Vikings 9)
  • Center Cam Jurgens (knee), outside linebacker Azeez Ojulari (hamstring), and linebacker Jeremiah Trotter Jr. (ankle) have all been ruled out. Brett Toth replaced Jurgens at center.

2nd-and-goal at PHI 1 (3:42)

  • The Vikings get their first touchdown of the game on a Jordan Mason 1-yard run. Minnesota went 60 yards on eight plays. (Eagles 21 Vikings 16)

4th Quarter

3rd-and-5 at PHI 10 (10:49)

  • Sack! Moro Ojomo brings down Carson Wentz on third down to force a Vikings 35-yard field goal. Ojomo has a team-leading three sacks this season. (Eagles 21 Vikings 19)

1st-and-10 at MIN 26 (6:40)

  • TOUCHDOWN! Jalen Hurts finds A.J. Brown for a 26-yard touchdown, Brown's second of the day! Hurts and Brown connected for a first down on 3rd-and-13 to keep the drive going. DeVonta Smith reached 183 receiving yards for the game, setting a new career-high and marking the highest output by a wide receiver in the NFL this season. (Eagles 28 19)

4th-and-goal at PHI 11 (2:00)

  • The Vikings make it a one possession game with a 29-yard field goal. The Eagles get the ball back with less than two minutes remaining. Minnesota has all three timeouts. (Eagles 28 Vikings 22)

3rd-and-9 at PHI 44 (1:45)

  • FIRST DOWN! Jalen Hurts finds A.J. Brown for a 45-yard gain to give the Eagles a first down! The big play put the Eagles in the red zone, and Philadelphia runs out the clock for the victory!

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