Philadelphia Eagles Vs. LA Chargers: The Good, The Bad And The Ugly

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PHILADELPHIA, PA (CBS) — There was a lot to like, and some things to dislike in the Eagles' 26-24 victory over the stubborn Los Angeles Chargers at the StubHub Center on Sunday afternoon.

The Good

The Eagles' rushing attack, which pounded the Los Angeles Chargers 42 times for 214 yards, averaging 5.1 yards a carry.
Rookie kicker Jake Elliott's three first-half field goals of 45, 40 and 53 yards. Elliott came back to kick a 47-yarder in the third quarter that gave the Eagles a 19-10 lead.
Running back LeGarrette Blount's 68-yard run with 13:05 left to play, which set up Wendell Smallwood's 3-yard TD plunge that gave the Eagles a short-lived 26-17 lead. Blount finished with a game-high 136 yards.
Defensive tackle Beau Allen was strong the whole afternoon, He had a sack and a tackle for a loss in the first half.
Defensive end Chris Long stripping Philip Rivers on the Chargers' first possession, which led to the Eagles getting out to a 7-0 lead.
Defensive end Derek Barnett's fumble recovery on Los Angeles' first drive.
Defensive tackle Tim Jernigan's inside pressure on Rivers.
Cornerback Patrick Robinson's tackle for a four-yard loss on Melvin Gordon at the Chargers' 25 in the third quarter
The Eagles' offensive front that did a very good job against the formidable Chargers' front four.
Running back Corey Clement's 4-yard run to the Chargers' 38 with 2:22 left to play on third-and-one. The first down enabled the Eagles to kill the remaining time on the clock for the Eagles' 26-24 victory.

The Bad

Center Jason Kelce getting called for a false start at the Chargers' 19 with 8:02 left in the first half, on a first-and-10.
Left tackle Lane Johnson's third-quarter hold that set the ball back at the Chargers' 36.
Rookie cornerback Rasul Douglas interference call covering Keenan Allen at the Los Angeles' 47 with :07 left in the third quarter.
Linebacker Mychal Kendricks' bad angle on Austin Ekeler's 35-yard TD run with 13:42 left to play that put the Chargers within 19-17.

The Ugly

Blowing another double-digit lead. Against the Giants last week it was a 14-0 edge the Eagles saw disintegrate. Against the Chargers, it was 13-0.
Defensive end Vinny Curry losing outside contain and being shoved inside on Austin Ekeler's 35-yard TD run with 13:42 left in the game.
Douglas' coverage on Tyrell Williams' 75-yard touchdown catch from Philip Rivers in the second quarter. Douglas bit on a fake and got turned one way, then was out of position to catch up Williams.
Receiver Torrey Smith's drops in the first half. He has good speed, can stretch a defense and can't seem to catch a pass.