EAGLES GAME NOTES

81 WR | JORDAN MATTHEWS
VITALS
Height: 6-3
Weight: 212
Date Of Birth: July 16, 1992
Hometown: Madison, AL
HS: Madison Academy
College: Vanderbilt
NFL Experience: 3rd Year
Draft Pick: D2-14 (42nd overall)
by Philadelphia
800+ YARDS, 8+ TDS
Since 1990, only five players have
posted 800+ receiving yards and 8+
receiving TDs in each of their first two
NFL seasons:
Jordan Matthews (2014-15)
Odell Beckham Jr. (2014-15)
Julio Jones (2011-12)
Marques Colston (2006-07)
Randy Moss (1998-99)
THREE-STEP DROP
Funniest Eagle: Lane Johnson
If he could be a superhero, he would be: Spider-Man
Talent he’d most like to have: The ability to play piano
Best player he has faced: “Myself. I am constantly competing against myself.”
First jersey owned: Jerry Rice, San Francisco 49ers
Favorite three throwback jerseys: Allen Iverson, 76ers; Cris Carter, Eagles;
Jerry Rice, 49ers
If he could play another sport what team/position: SF, Philadelphia 76ers
Favorite athletes growing up: Jerry Rice and Ray Allen
Favorite TV show: NFL Top 100
Favorite movie: Gladiator, Remember the Titans
Favorite book: A Man Thinketh by James Allen
Favorite meal: Salmon burger w/ coleslaw, jalapenos, ketchup, mustard
One of the most prolific receivers in SEC history,
Jordan Matthews was selected by the Eagles in the
second round of the 2014 NFL Draft and became
the franchise’s all-time leader in receptions (152)
by a player in his first two NFL seasons. A tireless
worker, Matthews led the Eagles in receiving yards
(997), receptions (85) and receiving touchdowns
(eight) during his sophomore campaign in 2015.
The Southeastern Conference’s all-time leader in
receptions (262) and receiving yards (3,759), Matthews
earned All-America honors and first-team All-SEC
recognition in both his junior and senior campaigns.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
• Since 1990, only five players have posted 800+
receiving yards and 8+ TDs in each of their first two
NFL seasons: Matthews (2014-15), Odell Beckham
Jr. (2014-15), Julio Jones (2011-12), Marques
Colston (2006-07), Randy Moss (1998-99)
• Notched the 10th-most receptions (152) in NFL
history through the first two seasons of his career
• Ranks first in team history in receptions (152),
second in receiving yards (1,869) and second in
touchdowns (16) among Eagles in their first two
seasons in the NFL
• Finished his rookie season ranked second alltime
among Eagles rookies in receptions (67)
and receiving yards (872) and tied for second in
receiving touchdowns (eight)
2016 HIGHLIGHTS
• Totaled a team-high 59 yards on 5 receptions at
Sea. (11/20), marking his fourth consecutive game
with 5+ catches and 50+ receiving yards
• Led the Eagles with 73 yards on 6 receptions (12.2)
in the 24-15 victory vs. Atlanta (11/13)
• Ranked 2nd on the team with 88 yards on 6
receptions at NYG (11/6), including a 33-yard catch
in the second quarter. Has logged 60+ receiving
yards in all five road games in 2016
• Caught a career-high 11 passes for 65 yards and
1 TD at Dal. (10/30). Became just the 2nd player
in NFL history to post 9+ receptions in back-toback
games against the Cowboys, joining former
Eagles running back Brian Westbrook in 2007
• Posted a team-high 75 yards on 3 catches at
Was. (10/16). Registered a season-high 54-yard
reception in the 4th quarter. Has paced the Eagles
in receiving yards in consecutive contests
• Led the Eagles with 65 yards on 4 catches (16.3
avg.) at Det. (10/9), including a 27-yard reception
under the two-minute warning in the 2nd quarter
• Totaled 19 yards on two catches, including a 12-
yard TD reception, in the 34-3 win vs. Pit. (9/25)
• Produced team highs in receptions (six) and
receiving yards (71) in the win at Chi. (9/19)
• Caught seven passes for 114 yards and one TD in
the season opener vs. Cle. (9/11). Matthews’ 114
receiving yards marked his eighth career 100-yard
game and his fourth-highest single-game total.
Became the first Eagles player since at least 1960
to post 100+ receiving yards in consecutive season
openers (102 yards at Atlanta in 2015)