The Eagles' Defending Champions Fall Flat: A Look at Week 13's Stock Watch
A disappointing performance from the defending Super Bowl champions has left many fans scratching their heads. The Eagles (8-4) fell to a Bears (9-3) team that is significantly better than on paper, and now seem miles away from securing the top seed in the NFC.
The offense was asleep for long stretches, with Jalen Hurts coughing up a fumble and throwing a pick, while the defense struggled to get off the field. The Bears out-possessed the Eagles by nearly 20 minutes of game clock, highlighting the team's inability to capitalize on possessions.
While there were some glimmers of hope in this tough loss, such as the pass rush's solid performance, it was clear that the Eagles have a major area of concern on their hands. They also need to work on their offense if they want to return to form.
In week 13, two players saw their stock rise: Jaelan Phillips and Brandon Graham, who bolstered the pass rush with their additions. The line tipped three passes, including two by Jalen Carter, and made the Bears' offense one-dimensional. They also limited the run game, but allowed quarterback Caleb Williams to complete just 17 of his 36 passes.
On the other hand, the stock for the Eagles' run defense plummeted. Prior to this week's loss, the team ranked 18th overall in rush yards allowed per game, but they struggled against the Bears. The linebackers and front four were unable to contain Chicago's dual backs, D'Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai, who combined for 6.4 yards per carry. This was a rare instance where an Eagles defense allowed two runners to cross the century mark.
Overall, this loss serves as a wake-up call for the Eagles. They need to address their weaknesses, particularly on offense, if they want to return to form and secure their position in the NFC playoffs.
A disappointing performance from the defending Super Bowl champions has left many fans scratching their heads. The Eagles (8-4) fell to a Bears (9-3) team that is significantly better than on paper, and now seem miles away from securing the top seed in the NFC.
The offense was asleep for long stretches, with Jalen Hurts coughing up a fumble and throwing a pick, while the defense struggled to get off the field. The Bears out-possessed the Eagles by nearly 20 minutes of game clock, highlighting the team's inability to capitalize on possessions.
While there were some glimmers of hope in this tough loss, such as the pass rush's solid performance, it was clear that the Eagles have a major area of concern on their hands. They also need to work on their offense if they want to return to form.
In week 13, two players saw their stock rise: Jaelan Phillips and Brandon Graham, who bolstered the pass rush with their additions. The line tipped three passes, including two by Jalen Carter, and made the Bears' offense one-dimensional. They also limited the run game, but allowed quarterback Caleb Williams to complete just 17 of his 36 passes.
On the other hand, the stock for the Eagles' run defense plummeted. Prior to this week's loss, the team ranked 18th overall in rush yards allowed per game, but they struggled against the Bears. The linebackers and front four were unable to contain Chicago's dual backs, D'Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai, who combined for 6.4 yards per carry. This was a rare instance where an Eagles defense allowed two runners to cross the century mark.
Overall, this loss serves as a wake-up call for the Eagles. They need to address their weaknesses, particularly on offense, if they want to return to form and secure their position in the NFC playoffs.
...i think it's because they got too complacent after winning that super bowl last year...they need to go back to basics and focus on developing their offense, cuz that's where the problems lie...and yeah, their run defense is basically non-existent right now 
- it shows that even with a weaker team, you can still take down a defending champ! It's a testament to Bears' coach Matt Eberflus' strategic genius 
and their players' resilience. On the other hand, the Eagles need to take a hard look at themselves and ask: are they complacent now that they're the defending champs? 
. One thing's for sure, the Eagles need to get their act together or risk being left in the dust! 
they got dominated by the defense and couldn't even move the ball like normal. jalen hurts is just messin up games left and right 
and their run defense is straight trash 
i mean what's the plan here? are they gonna just stick with the same old thing and see if it magically fixes itself? c'mon guys get your act together 
. I mean, come on, a team that's supposed to be superstars just gets dominated by the Bears 
. And don't even get me started on that fumble by Jalen Hurts 
. But you know what really has me stumped? That the Eagles' run defense just can't seem to get it together 
. It's like they're playing with a bunch of rookie linemen or something 
. I'm starting to think that this team is more like a joke than a contender 
. Something fishy, you know?
i mean, 6.4 yards per carry for swift & monangai? that's wild 
their pass rush was on point and really made the bears' offense one-dimensional 
but yeah, eagles gotta step up their game ASAP or they'll be left in the dust 
just watched that game and i'm SHOOK 
they gotta step up their game or else they'll be sitting at home next month 
meanwhile, jaelan phillips and brandon graham are my new fave players 
love how they crushed the bears pass rush 
looks like they got owned by chicago's dual backs 
. I mean the Eagles are still 8-4 but that loss against the Bears has got everyone wondering if they can get back on track. I think Jalen Hurts needs to work on his decision making and protecting the ball because it cost them a lot in that game 
. I've been following them since their Super Bowl win, and it's hard to watch them fall short. The defense is doing fine, but that offense is just a mess right now... Jalen Hurts needs to work on his accuracy, and the line play is just not there. And those Bears, man... they're like the complete opposite team - dominant in every aspect! 
and ugh the pass rush is the only thing that saved them lol they shoulda invested more in that department 