The Eagles just hit a low point not seen in a decade, dropping their fifth consecutive game in a crushing 38-21 “Monday Night Football” loss to the Cowboys. This absolutely brutal defeat knocks Philadelphia to a dismal 2-5 record, pulling the reigning NFC East champions further out of the playoff picture.
A Decade-Long Slump Hits Hard
Let’s be clear: this five-game skid is historic for the Eagles. We’re talking about their worst losing streak in *ten years*. Think about that. The franchise has only lost at least five straight games three times in the entire 21st century: 2012, 2016, and now, 2026. The last time they hit this kind of rock bottom with five straight losses was back in 2016, during Carson Wentz and coach Doug Pederson’s rookie season, when they spiraled from 5-4 down to 5-9. It’s a tough pill for any fan base used to competing for championships. And if they can’t turn it around against the Commanders next Sunday night, this losing streak will become their longest since Andy Reid’s final season, when they dropped eight in a row. Even during Pederson’s final season in 2020, when the team finished 4-11-1, their worst point was “only” four consecutive losses. They’ve already blown past that mark in 2026, and it’s not even November.
Defense Crumbles While Injuries Mount
So, what’s behind this freefall? Injuries are definitely a huge factor, and that’s never easy to overcome. But that’s not the whole story. Jalen Hurts’ absence isn’t the only reason this team is struggling so hard. The defense has absolutely cratered, becoming a total liability. They’ve given up at least 375 yards in *every single loss* during this five-game stretch. We’re talking 416 yards, then 399, then 408, 415, and finally 375 in the latest game. Those numbers are rough, plain and simple. The defense just isn’t getting it done, and that’s putting immense pressure on an already challenged team.
With the Giants also pulling out a win in Week 7, the Eagles are now staring up at a 2.5-game deficit behind first place in the NFC East. It’s an ugly situation, and this team has to find a way to stop the bleeding, fast.
Next up, the Eagles face the Commanders next Sunday night. After hitting a low not seen in a decade, every single snap will be crucial to see if they can finally snap this brutal losing streak and start to claw their way back, or if this ugly 2026 season continues its unprecedented slide.
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Originally reported by The Sporting News.
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