Sep 6, 2024; Sao Paulo, BRA; Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith (6) runs after a catch during the first quarter against the Green Bay Packers at Neo Quimica Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

After months of waiting, the Eagles revealed a retooled and more explosive offense in a Friday night win over the Packers in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Saquon Barkley scored three touchdowns Friday night in the first NFL game in South America and led the Eagles to a 34-29 victory over the Green Bay Packers, who lost quarterback Jordan Love to an injury in the closing seconds.

Barkley became the first player to score three touchdowns in his Eagles debut since Terrell Owens in 2004.

With the team set to start preparation for the Falcons, here’s an instant analysis of the matchup.

A.J. Brown

SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - SEPTEMBER 06: A.J. Brown #11 of the Philadelphia Eagles runs for a touchdown during the third quarter against the Green Bay Packers at Arena Corinthians on September 06, 2024 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Pedro Vilela/Pedro Vilela)SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - SEPTEMBER 06: A.J. Brown #11 of the Philadelphia Eagles runs for a touchdown during the third quarter against the Green Bay Packers at Arena Corinthians on September 06, 2024 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Pedro Vilela/Pedro Vilela)

SAO PAULO, BRAZIL – SEPTEMBER 06: A.J. Brown #11 of the Philadelphia Eagles runs for a touchdown during the third quarter against the Green Bay Packers at Arena Corinthians on September 06, 2024 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Pedro Vilela/Pedro Vilela)

Brown dominated his one-on-one matchup with Jaire Alexander and finished the night with five catches for 119 yards and a touchdown.

Reed Blankenship

SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - SEPTEMBER 06: Reed Blankenship #32 of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrates after an interception during the fourth quarter against the Green Bay Packers at Arena Corinthians on September 06, 2024 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Pedro Vilela/Getty Images)SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - SEPTEMBER 06: Reed Blankenship #32 of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrates after an interception during the fourth quarter against the Green Bay Packers at Arena Corinthians on September 06, 2024 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Pedro Vilela/Getty Images)

SAO PAULO, BRAZIL – SEPTEMBER 06: Reed Blankenship #32 of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrates after an interception during the fourth quarter against the Green Bay Packers at Arena Corinthians on September 06, 2024 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Pedro Vilela/Getty Images)

The third-year safety came up with a timely interception and finished the night with eight tackles and one pass defended.

Kellen Moore

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - AUGUST 24: Head coach Nick Sirianni and offensive coordinator Kellen Moore of the Philadelphia Eagles look on Minnesota Vikings after the preseason game at Lincoln Financial Field on August 24, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Vikings defeated the Eagles 26-3. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - AUGUST 24: Head coach Nick Sirianni and offensive coordinator Kellen Moore of the Philadelphia Eagles look on Minnesota Vikings after the preseason game at Lincoln Financial Field on August 24, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Vikings defeated the Eagles 26-3. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – AUGUST 24: Head coach Nick Sirianni and offensive coordinator Kellen Moore of the Philadelphia Eagles look on Minnesota Vikings after the preseason game at Lincoln Financial Field on August 24, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Vikings defeated the Eagles 26-3. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

Moore was brought in to make the Eagles offense more innovative, and delivered on opening night.

DeVonta Smith reliable

A.J. Brown is the show, but DeVonta Smith will close you out. Smith had seven catches for 84 yards on the night, making some reliable grabs.

Quinyon Mitchell

Aug 1, 2024; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Quinyon Mitchell (30) during a training camp practice at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY SportsAug 1, 2024; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Quinyon Mitchell (30) during a training camp practice at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Aug 1, 2024; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Quinyon Mitchell (30) during a training camp practice at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

The rookie cornerback lived up to the hype in his first game, logging five tackles and two passes defended on the night.

This article originally appeared on Eagles Wire: Takeaways from Eagles 34-29 win over the Packers in Week 1



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