The Philadelphia Eagles are reeling after three consecutive losses. They now face the heaviest adversity of the 2023 NFL season. They’ll enter Week 16 against the New York Giants without at least one of their key starters after Darius Slay recently underwent surgery.
Eagles Facing Adversity
The three-game losing streak has sent shockwaves of panic throughout the fan base. It looked bad at Lincoln Financial Field against the 49ers. It got a lot worse in Dallas. The low point of the season came in Seattle.
The Eagles have struggled with the same weaknesses throughout the 2023 season, and their recent opponents have exposed their flaws brutally.
Jalen Hurts threw two more interceptions against the Seahawks. He has turned the ball over 17 times during the 2023 season. The Giants don’t look like an overwhelming opponent at 5-9. However, the Eagles can’t overlook any opponent given their circumstances.
Nick Sirianni has begun his NFL head coaching career with a 33-15 record in regular-season games. He now faces the greatest challenge of his tenure with the Eagles.
Projected Philadelphia Eagles Week 16 Starters
Slay and Zach Cunnigham both missed the loss against the Seattle Seahawks. Kelee Ringo, Eli Ricks, and Josh Jobe all rotated in for Slay at cornerback. Nicholas Morrow played every defensive snap while Shaq Leonard increased his role with the team’s best linebacker unavailable.
Cam Jurgens missed his sixth game of the season because of a pec injury. Sua Opeta started in his place.
Sydney Brown also played a more significant role on defense even with a healthy Reed Blankenship in the lineup. The rookie third-rounder struggled to finish tackles and stick in coverage, so it will be interesting to see if Matt Patricia continues to use him in a rotational role.
With the need for a bounce-back effort, Sirianni hopes to have his roster at full strength.
Jalen Hurts
Quarterback, #1
Oklahoma University/University of Alabama
4th NFL Season- Drafted in 2nd Round (53rd overall) in 2020D'Andre Swift
Running Back, #0
University of Georgia
4th NFL season- Acquired in a trade from Detroit Lions (April 2023)A.J. Brown
Wide Receiver, #11
Ole Miss
5th NFL season- Acquired in a trade from Tennessee Titans (April 2022)DeVonta Smith
Wide Receiver, #6
University of Alabama
3rd NFL Season- Drafted in 1st Round (10th overall) in 2021Quez Watkins
Wide Receiver, #16
Southern Miss
4th NFL Season- Drafted in 6th Round (200th overall) in 2020Dallas Goedert
Tight End, #88
South Dakota St.
6th NFL Season- Drafted in 2nd Round (48th overall) in 2018Jordan Mailata
Left Tackle, #68
Jeff Stoutland University
6th NFL Season- Drafted in 7th Round (233rd overall) in 2018Tyler Steen
Left Guard, #56
Vanderbilt University/University of Alabama
1st NFL Season, Drafted in 3rd Round (65th Overall) in 2023Jason Kelce
Center, #62
University of Cincinnati
13th NFL Season- Drafted in 6th Round (191st overall) in 2011Sua Opeta
Right Guard, #78
Weber State University
4th NFL Season, Signed Signed as Undrafted Free Agent (November 2019)Lane Johnson
Left Tackle, #69
Oklahoma University
11th NFL Season- Drafted in 1st Round (4th overall) in 2013Josh Sweat
Defensive End, #94
Florida State
6th NFL Season- Drafted in 4th Round (130th overall) in 2018Fletcher Cox
Defensive Tackle, #91
Mississippi State
12th NFL Season- Drafted in 1st Round (12th overall) in 2012Jordan Davis
Defensive Tackle, #90
University of Georgia
2nd NFL Season- Drafted in 1st Round (13th overall) in 2022Haason Reddick
Edge Rusher/Linebacker, #7
Temple University
7th NFL Season- Signed in Free Agency (March 2022)Nicolas Morrow
Linebacker, #41
Greensville University
6th NFL Season, Signed in Free Agency (March 2023)Shaquille Leonard
Linebacker, #50
South Carolina St.
6th NFL Season, Signed in Free Agency (December 2023)Kelee Ringo
Cornerback, #22
University of Georgia
1st NFL Season, Drafted in 4th Round (105th Overall) in 2023James Bradberry
Cornerback, #24
University of Arkansas/Samford University
8th NFL Season- Signed in Free Agency (May 2022)Bradley Roby
Cornerback, #33
Ohio State University
10th NFL Season- Signed in Free Agency (October 2023)Kevin Byard
Safety, #31
Middle Tennessee State
8th NFL Season, Acquired in trade from Tennessee Titans (October 2023)Reed Blankenship
Safety, #32
Middle Tennessee State
2nd NFL Season- Signed as Undrafted Free Agent (May 2022)
