The Philadelphia Eagles run to defend last year’s Super Bowl victory is done. And it passed right through Alshon Jeffery’s hands.
With the Eagles driving down the field with just under 2:00 remaining in the fourth quarter and trailing the Saints 20-14, Jeffery had a Nick Foles pass slip through his fingers and into the grasp of New Orleans defensive back Marshon Lattimore for an interception that effectively closed the book on a Philly repeat.
After the game, Jeffery handled the drop with class, and took responsibility for the loss.
“I gotta make that play. That’s on me, I’ll take that loss. That’s on me. Let all my teammates down. To…