- DeVonta Smith torched the Vikings defense for a long score in the third quarter
- But Jordan Addison answered just minutes later to keep the Vikings in the game
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The Eagles and Vikings traded touchdown receptions from almost the exact same distance on Thursday Night Football, when DeVonta Smith’s long score was answered by rookie Jordan Addison just minutes later.
Smith came over the middle early in the third quarter behind Akayleb Evans, and his quarterback Jalen Hurts delivered a perfect ball to the receiver.
Smith jogged into the end zone untouched to complete a 63-yard touchdown and give the Eagles a 27–7 lead with 10:54 left in the third period.
But Minnesota had an answer moments later.
DeVonta Smith gave the Eagles a three-possession lead with a 63-yard touchdown
Facing a 3rd-and-10 on the next drive from the Vikings’ 38-yard line, Kirk Cousins found rookie Jordan Addison over the middle for a long gain.
The receiver had to come back a bit for the ball, allowing Philly cornerback Josh Jobe to get his hands on it, but Addison broke free to reach the end zone for a 62-yard score.
The touchdown was Addison’s second in as many games in the NFL.
Smith also scored in both games this season.
The Eagles led 27-14 at the time of writing.