Philadelphia fall to a 20-17 defeat at Seahawks

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba beats Philadelphia Eagles cornerback James Bradberry for a 29-yard game-winning touchdown catch during the fourth quarter Monday, Dec. 18, 2023 in Seattle. (Jennifer Buchanan / The Seattle Times)

By Ed Emeanua

Monday night primetime football saw the Philadelphia Eagles fail to beat Seattle at the the Seahawks’ Lumen Field in the visitors’ quest to supplant the Dallas Cowboys from the NFC East leadership.

The Eagles collapsed to a stunning 20-17 defeat to a Drew Lock inspired Seattle as the host clinched a last-minute victory.

In a game filled without disappointments, the Eagles traded Hawks in end to end offensives and counteracting actions which kept fans glued to the edge of their seats.

The winning play also came in riveting construct with Lock being fed by newbie wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba,  allowing Seahawks effect the vital touchdown to win the game with just 30 seconds left to play.

Lock, who replaced the injured Geno Smith achieved 22-of-31 passing for 269 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions to help his side end a four-game losing streak.

The visitors with a most recent 28-16 loss to the 49ers before last night’s fray may have corrected their sojourn on bad ways, while their opponents who also had similar problems continues.

The Eagles has now lost their last three games in as many matches.