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Eagles’ ‘fearless’ fourth-down gambles fell flat, as has been the case all season

Doug Pederson never has been afraid to go for it on fourth down. This season, the strategy seldom has worked for him, including twice in the fourth quarter of Monday night's loss to Seattle.

Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert had seven catches Monday night, including this one for a second-quarter touchdown. But he and Carson Wentz weren't on the same page on a critical fourth-and-4 in the fourth quarter.
Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert had seven catches Monday night, including this one for a second-quarter touchdown. But he and Carson Wentz weren't on the same page on a critical fourth-and-4 in the fourth quarter.Read moreDAVID MAIALETTI / Staff Photographer