What is the story about?
OFFENSE
- Jordan Mailata is the only player who’s played 100% of the Eagles’ offensive snaps this season. He’s also played 11.16% of the Eagles’ special teams snaps.
- The Eagles’ starting offensive line configuration in each of their last four games has played 100% of the team’s snaps on offense.
- Darius Cooper and Makai Lemon continue to be the Eagles’ top two receivers with both DeVonta Smith and Dontayvion Wicks missing time.
- Saquon Barkley played his highest number of snaps in a game this season. It was his third-highest snap count percentage. Barkley’s 13 carries resulted in just 22 yards. Again, it’s admirable that he wants to play through injuries. But it doesn’t seem wise for the team to keep putting out there at far less than 100%.
- This should’ve been Hollywood Brown’s last game as an Eagle. Trade him for literally anything you can get in return.
- Elijah Mitchell had some of the lowest of football IQ plays you’ll ever see on Sunday. He was wide open just short of the marker and he failed to get a first down. Then he stayed in bounds instead of getting to the sideline late in the game with the Eagles having zero timeouts. Mitchell is out of practice squad elevations. There’s no need to keep him on the PS anymore and he clearly doesn’t deserve a spot on the roster. Time to move on.
- Facing 2nd-and-7 at the plus 47-yard line while trailing by eight points in the fourth quarter, the Eagles decided it was a good time to get Elijah Moore a designed touch on a screen play. It resulted in a three-yard loss. Why was that the time to get him involved? And in that capacity? Nonsensical. Moore is now down to four receptions for 17 yards this season.
- For the second week in a row, Johnny Mundt played his lowest snap count percentage of the season. Seems like the Eagles are phasing him out, as they should. Less Mundt and Grant Calcaterra, more Eli Stowers.
- Fred Johnson saw some playing time as a sixth offensive lineman. The Eagles scored their sole touchdown on one of these plays.
- Willie Lampkin saw some playing time as a fullback.
DEFENSE
- Riq Woolen missed three snaps after getting banged up in the first half.
- Jeremiah Trotter Jr. led the Eagles in tackles once again with 11 total.
- Nolan Smith is quietly having a nice season in a lost year for the team; he has five sacks in eight games played.
- Marcus Epps was back as the Eagles’ safety next to Andrew Mukuba in nickel packages, replacing Kenny Moore II in that role.
- Jordan Davis logged two TFLs against the Giants, giving him two on the season. Not great that it took until Week 9 for him to show up in that category.
- Jonathan Greenard might be getting healthier? He logged his highest snap count percentage of the season on Sunday. He logged one sack, one TFL, and tied with Zack Baun for a team-high two quarterback hits. Pro Football Focus charted Greenard with a team-high five pressures.
- Baun suffered a back injury in the third quarter and did not return. Despite this, he led the Eagles with a team-high seven stops (tackles constituted as a failure for the offense). He came to play against the Giants.
- Jalyx Hunt continues to be on a pitch count as he plays through injuries.
- Smael Mondon filled for an injured Baun.
- Kenny Moore II saw a decreased role.
- With Jonathan Jones out, Kelee Ringo was the top backup corner and briefly saw snaps when Woolen missed time.
SPECIAL TEAMS
- Cole Wisniewski exclusively played on special teams after being temporarily elevated from the practice squad. Would be good to see the rookie worked into the defense at some point.
- Braden Mann had a wild day with an 86-yard punt and a -2 yard punt in the same game.
- Rocco Underwood recovered a muffed punt.
- Second week in a row where A.J. Epenesa was limited to special teams duty.
- Jaydon Blue handled kick return duty. The Eagles really don’t want to use him on offense.
DID NOT PLAY
ACTIVE: Tanner McKee, Cole Payton, Jake Majors
INACTIVE: DeVonta Smith, Jihaad Campbell, Dontayvion Wicks, Jonathan Jones, Michael Carter II, Lane Johnson, Britain Covey
- McKee was reportedly the No. 2 QB behind Joe Milton despite the fact he was ruled questionable to play with a rib injury.
- Payton was active instead of being the emergency third quarterback because the Eagles filled up their inactive spots with injured players.
- At least some of the Eagles’ injured players could be back on the field after the team’s Week 10 bye.
- As a reminder, Johnson is set to remain on the Eagles’ roster until June 2027, even though he retired.
