The Philadelphia Eagles have finally rebounded from three consecutive losses and improved to 11-4 on the 2023 NFL season. A tight victory over the New York Giants didn’t inspire too much hope, but the Eagles hope to have key starters Avonte Maddox and Landon Dickerson back on the field in Week 17 against the Arizona Cardinals.
Eagles Facing Adversity
The three-game losing streak sent shockwaves of panic throughout the fan base. Things didn’t look perfect at Lincoln Financial Field against the Giants on Christmas. The Eagles ultimately halted the losing skid.
The Eagles have struggled with the same weaknesses throughout the 2023 season, and their recent opponents have exposed their flaws brutally.
Jalen Hurts threw another interception against the Giants. This one cost the Eagles eight points. He has turned the ball over 18 times during the 2023 season. Boston Scott and Olamide Zaccheaus also contributed to a sloppy special teams turnover. The Eagles now sit tied for 25th in the NFL with a -7 turnover differential.
Projected Philadelphia Eagles Week 17 Starters
Darius Slay will miss his third consecutive game after an arthroscopic knee surgery. Kelee Ringo was the primary fill-in on the outside for the injured Pro Bowl cornerback. Zach Cunningham and Nicholas Morrow also sat out in Week 16 against the Giants. The two linebackers have handled the majority of the defensive snaps this season. Shaq Leonard played an increased role with the two starters unavailable.
Sua Opeta started at left guard in place of Landon Dickerson, but Dickerson should return against the Cardinals.
Avonte Maddox has missed the past 13 games with a pec injury. He hopes to return as the slot corner to sure up a position that has become a weakness for the Philadelphia defense.
With the need for a stronger rebound effort, Nick Sirianni hopes to have his roster at full strength against the Cardinals.
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 2021Julio Jones
Wide Receiver, #80
University of Alabama
13th NFL Season, Signed in Free Agency (October 2023)Dallas 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 2018Landon Dickerson
Left Guard, #69
University of Alabama
3rd NFL Season- Drafted in 2nd Round (37th overall) in 2021Jason Kelce
Center, #62
University of Cincinnati
13th NFL Season- Drafted in 6th Round (191st overall) in 2011Cam Jurgens
Right Guard, #51
University of Nebraska
2nd NFL Season- Drafted in 2nd Round (51st overall) in 2022Lane 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)Avonte Maddox
Cornerback, #29
University of Pittsburgh
Drafted in 4th Round (125th overall) in 2018Kevin 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)
