The 10 Greatest Plays of the Chip Kelly Eagles Era

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10. Darren Sproles Returns A Punt, September 27, 2015

The Situation: After losing their first two games, the Eagles are holding a 3-0 lead over the 2-0 New York Jets. After forcing a three-and-out, the Jets bring on Ryan Quigley to punt to Darren Sproles

The Play:

Sproles vs Jets
Sproles vs Jets /

The Result: Sproles returns the punt 89 yards, eludes five would-be tacklers and gives the Eagles a 10-0 lead, a lead they would extend to 24-0 before eventually winning the game 24-17. In his time with the Eagles, Sproles had a flair for the dramatic, often coming up with big plays or punt returns to spark a struggling offense. This play is a prime example of what the jitterbug is capable of.

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