The Philadelphia Eagles dropped their fifth straight game on Monday night against the Dallas Cowboys, sliding to a devastating 2-5 record and leaving fans wondering if there’s anything left to believe in. This team, once expected to boast an elite defense, is now in a serious freefall, and the questions are piling up faster than points against them.
The Defense Disappeared, Literally
What in the world happened to this Eagles defense? It was supposed to be the unit carrying the team, but it flat-out collapsed against the Cowboys. Honestly, it hasn’t been great for much of the year, falling way short of those elite expectations. Before kickoff Monday, they were already ranked 26th in total yards allowed, 21st in rush defense, 27th in passing yards allowed, 31st in sacks, 26th in first downs allowed, and 28th in points allowed. Then, they went out and got absolutely shredded.
Dak Prescott, CeeDee Lamb, and Javonte Williams ran wild. The Cowboys, who’d only mustered 29 points combined over their previous two games, suddenly looked like an offensive juggernaut, putting up 38 points and racking up 416 total yards, with a whopping 212 on the ground. Williams literally walked into the end zone untouched at one point, which tells you everything you need to know about the resistance. The highly paid defensive line recorded zero TFLs, zero sacks, and zero quarterback hits, letting Prescott get entirely too comfortable. It’s tough to swallow. This defense has been worse than the offense, failing to get turnovers, pressure, sacks, or stops in the run and passing game. They didn’t even put up a fight for three quarters, looking overmatched right from the start.
A Season Spiraling, Fast
Five losses in a row. That’s the first time the Eagles have hit that mark since way back in 2016. While the offense finally showed some decent flashes against Dallas, the defense completely imploded, which has pretty much been the story of their season. The team is now at 2-5, and the schedule isn’t doing them any favors.
Next up, it’s the Commanders, who are coming off a bye week, just like the Giants after them. Plus, the Eagles are playing on a short week after Monday night, which makes things even more challenging. Getting Saquon Barkley ready for Sunday night sounds like a real uphill battle. Look, the NFC East is still a mess, so the season isn’t technically over, but it’s looking perilously close to cooked. Can they somehow find a spark against two rested teams, or is this the start of a full-blown freefall? We’re all watching to see if there’s any fight left.
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Originally reported by Bleeding Green Nation.
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