The Eagles completely dominated the Cowboys on Sunday, and the large performs began early when C.J. Gardner-Johnson scored the primary factors of the sport with a decide six on the very first drive. He adopted that up later within the recreation with a second interception, and in return, the security was named the NFC Defensive Participant of the Week for his efficiency.
That is the primary time this season Gardner-Johnson had interceptions in back-to-back weeks, though his efforts have been lower quick in Week 16 towards the Commanders. The Eagles’ security was ejected after drawing two unsportsmanlike conduct flags, which was fairly impactful for the protection the remainder of that recreation.
CJGJ spoke to reporters earlier than and after the Cowboys recreation and took full possession over his actions the week prior, and mentioned that he did quite a lot of studying through the days in between. He was humble sufficient to confess that it’s a staff recreation, not a him recreation, and in addition acknowledged that he must be on the market and out there for his teammates.
He confirmed simply how invaluable he’s all through the sport towards Dallas, too, and all the time brings the power for Philly’s protection.
That is the primary time CJGJ has earned NFC Defensive Participant of the Week, becoming a member of only a handful of different Eagles’ security to get the honour, together with Brian Dawkins, Malcolm Jenkins, Kurt Coleman, and Wes Hopkins.
