The Philadelphia Eagles lost their undefeated record in Week 6 of 2023 NFL season against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium. Their first loss of the season won’t ruin their playoff chances, but their Week 7 starters will look a little different due to injuries to key players.

The defending NFC champs will face the Miami Dolphins on Sunday Night Football in Week 7.

Philadelphia Eagles Fall to New York Jets

The Eagles didn’t put together flawless performances in the early weeks of the season. However, they entered the matchup against the Jets at 5-0.

Jalen Hurts threw three interceptions, including a costly pic to Tony Adams that set up the game-winning touchdown. Dallas Goedert and D’Andre Swift also made costly mistakes that contributed to the turnover plague.

The Philadelphia defense kept the New York offense in check, especially without key contributors like Darius Slay and Jalen Carter.

The loss of Lane Johnson early in the game stunted the offensive momentum. Jack Driscoll replaced Johnson, who will get news about a potential high ankle sprain this week.

Projected Philadelphia Eagles Week 7 Starters

The Eagles face serious injury concerns. Avonte Maddox is already out for the season, and the revolving door of reserve defensive backs has its fair share of injuries. Slay could return against the Dolphins, but the status of Reed Blankenship is now in question.

Fletcher Cox returned against the Jets after missing the Week 6 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams.

Nakobe Dean returned to the field Sunday for the first time since suffering an injury in Week 1. Nicholas Morrow still played 55% of the defensive snaps while Dean saw 49%. Zach Cunningham played 75%, and Sean Desai will have to manage the rotation moving forward.

Injury news will also affect the Eagles Week 7 starters, as news about Johnson, Blankenship, Slay, and others will drop throughout the week.

Jalen Hurts

Quarterback, #1
Oklahoma University/University of Alabama
4th NFL Season- Drafted in 2nd Round (53rd overall) in 2020
D'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 2021
Olamide Zaccheaus

Wide Receiver, #13
University of Virginia
5th NFL Season, Signed in Free Agency (April 2023)
Dallas Goedert

Tight End, #88
South Dakota State
6th NFL Season- Drafted in 2nd Round (48th overall) in 2018
Jordan Mailata

Left Tackle, #68
Jeff Stoutland University
6th NFL Season- Drafted in 7th Round (233rd overall) in 2018
Landon Dickerson

Left Guard, #69
University of Alabama
3rd NFL Season- Drafted in 2nd Round (37th overall) in 2021
Jason Kelce

Center, #62
University of Cincinnati
13th NFL Season- Drafted in 6th Round (191st overall) in 2011
Sua Opeta

Right Guard, #78
Weber State University
4th NFL Season, Signed as Undrafted Free Agent (November 2019)
Lane Johnson

Left Tackle, #69
Oklahoma University
11th NFL Season- Drafted in 1st Round (4th overall) in 2013
Josh Sweat

Defensive End, #94
Florida State
6th NFL Season- Drafted in 4th Round (130th overall) in 2018
Fletcher Cox

Defensive Tackle, #91
Mississippi State
12th NFL Season- Drafted in 1st Round (12th overall) in 2012
Jordan Davis

Defensive Tackle, #90
University of Georgia
2nd NFL Season- Drafted in 1st Round (13th overall) in 2022
Milton Williams

Defensive Tackle, #93
Louisiana Tech
3rd NFL Season, Drafted in 3rd Round (73rd Overall) in 2021
Haason Reddick

Edge Rusher/Linebacker, #7
Temple University
7th NFL Season- Signed in Free Agency (March 2022)
Nakobe Dean

Linebacker, #17
University of Georgia
2nd NFL Season- Drafted in 3rd Round (83rd overall) in 2022
Zach Cunningham

Linebacker, #52
Vanderbilt University
7th NFL Season- Signed in Free Agency (August 2023)
Darius Slay

Cornerback, #2
Mississippi State
11th NFL Season- Acquired in trade from Detroit Lions (March 2020)
James Bradberry

Cornerback, #24
University of Arkansas/Samford University
8th NFL Season- Signed in Free Agency (May 2022)
Terrell Edmunds

Safety, #26
Virginia Tech
6th NFL Season- Signed in Free Agency (March 2023)
Sydney Brown

Safety, #21
University of Illinois
1st NFL Season, Drafted in 3rd Round (66th Overall) in 2023