The Best Players So Far

The Best Players So Far

GALLERY: Photographer Jed Jacobsohn had a prime view of Philly’s first-quarter punt block and recovery. (Jed Jacobsohn for SI/The MMQB)

Trey Burton and Bryan Braman get a push on blocker Dan Skuta. (Jed Jacobsohn for SI/The MMQB)

Lee is helpless in the face of the pressure. (Jed Jacobsohn for SI/The MMQB)

Burton got credit for the block. (Jed Jacobsohn for SI/The MMQB)

As Lee falls to the ground, the ball is loose in the end zone. (Jed Jacobsohn for SI/The MMQB)

Brad Smith, onetime QB, now an all-purpose player, dives for the ball. (Jed Jacobsohn for SI/The MMQB)

And Smith hauls it in. (Jed Jacobsohn for SI/The MMQB)

Smith gets an assist from tight end James Casey. (Jed Jacobsohn for SI/The MMQB)

And the Eagles are out to an early lead. Special teams were Philly’s chief weapon until the game’s final drive. (Jed Jacobsohn for SI/The MMQB)