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Watch: Kenneth Gainwell Flips Into End Zone for TD vs. Cowboys

Originally posted on Philadelphia Eagles on SI
By Zach Dimmitt | Last updated 11/5/23

Philadelphia Eagles running back Kenneth Gainwell has taken a backseat to D'Andre Swift this season, but has still found a way to make some key plays.

This continued in the first half of Sunday's meeting with the Dallas Cowboys at Lincoln Financial Field, as Gainwell got the scoring started with a 12-yard rushing touchdown to put Philly in front 7-0 early.

The score capped a 13-play, 77-yard drive for the Eagles.

Take a look at the highlight:

Kenny Gainwell starts the scoring in Philadelphia!

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Headed into Sunday, Gainwell had posted 51 carries for 153 yards along with 14 grabs for 73 yards across seven games. He found the end zone for the first time this season with a three-yard touchdown run in the 31-17 win over the Miami Dolphins on Oct. 22.

However, he faced some criticism for more reasons than one in Week 8's win over the Washington Commanders. Gainwell committed a goal-line fumble in the first half of that game and received some messages on social media from fans. A screenshot of Gainwell responding to a fan at halftime went viral, and the Eagles were made aware of it.

“We talked to Kenny about that,” said Sirianni a day after the Eagles came back to beat the Commanders, 38-31. “These guys have some time away from us when we get into the locker room where they sit down at their locker. They do whatever is going to take their mind and just calm it.

Gainwell will look to continue his strong start as Sunday's game against Dallas treads on.

This article first appeared on Philadelphia Eagles on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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