Philadelphia Eagles running back Darren Sproles (43) reacts after scoring a touchdown against the New York Jets during the second quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) - Darren Sproles returned a punt 89 yards for a score and added a 1-yard touchdown run, and the Philadelphia Eagles got their first win of the season by holding on to beat the New York Jets 24-17 on Sunday.
Sam Bradford threw a TD pass to Ryan Mathews, who also rushed for 108 yards while starting in place of the injured DeMarco Murray. The Eagles (1-2) improved to 10-0 all-time against the Jets (2-1), who were coming off a victory at Indianapolis last Monday night.
Ryan Fitzpatrick threw touchdown passes to Brandon Marshall and Jeremy Kerley, but was intercepted three times. The last, by Walter Thurmond with 3:28 left, helped seal Philadelphia's victory.
Murray was out with a hamstring injury, while the Jets played without running back Chris Ivory (quadriceps), who was active but didn't play, and Eric Decker (sprained knee).
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Philadelphia Eagles running back Ryan Mathews (24) is congratulated by Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Sam Bradford (7) after Mathews scored a touchdown against the New York Jets during the second quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
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Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Eric Rowe (32) reaches back to intercept a pass intended for New York Jets wide receiver Devin Smith (19) during the third quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
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Philadelphia Eagles free safety Malcolm Jenkins (27) congratulates cornerback Eric Rowe (32) after Rowe intercepted a pass in the end zone intended for New York Jets wide receiver Devin Smith (19) during the third quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
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New York Jets wide receiver Brandon Marshall (15) makes a touchdown catch defended by Philadelphia Eagles free safety Malcolm Jenkins (27) during the second quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
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New York Jets quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick (14) is sacked by Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Marcus Smith (90) and outside linebacker Jordan Hicks (58) during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
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Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Byron Maxwell (31) and free safety Malcolm Jenkins (27) celebrate with Philadelphia Eagles outside linebacker Jordan Hicks (58) after Hicks intercepted a pass by the New York Jets during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
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