Eagles' Slide Continues After Chargers Loss, and the Vibes Are Matching the Record
At 8-2, the Philadelphia Eagles were managing to keep the wheels from falling off-even if the ride was bumpier than expected. But after their third straight loss, a Monday night meltdown against the Los Angeles Chargers, the Eagles now sit at 8-5.
And it’s no longer just about wins and losses. It’s about a locker room that looks and feels like a team losing its grip.
The Eagles have been trying to shake off the tension that’s been simmering all season. From the outside, it’s been clear something hasn’t quite clicked-despite the talent, despite the record.
Internally, they’ve tried to lighten the mood. Case in point: a giant inflatable rabbit was brought into the locker room in an attempt to lift spirits.
Yes, a rabbit. Think less “rah-rah NFL motivation,” more “Easter Sunday at a strip mall.”
Needless to say, the inflatable didn’t last. It’s already been taken down, and the message is clear: no amount of locker room gimmicks can patch over what’s happening on the field. This team isn’t just tense-they’re unraveling.
And Monday night’s loss to the Chargers put that on full display. The offense, which has been under fire all season, hit a new low.
The one thing that had kept this group afloat-Jalen Hurts’ ability to protect the football-completely vanished. Hurts turned the ball over five times, including four interceptions, in a game that felt like a tipping point.
One of those turnovers even featured a rare two-for-one: a fumble followed by an interception on the same chaotic sequence. It was that kind of night.
This wasn’t just a bad game-it was a flashing red warning sign. The Eagles’ offense, led by offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo, has been teetering, but this was the collapse.
The rhythm is gone. The identity is missing.
And now, the rest of the NFC East smells blood.
The Dallas Cowboys, sitting at 6-6-1, suddenly have a pulse in the division race. That would’ve been unthinkable a few weeks ago. But Philly’s stumble has opened the door, and while the Cowboys still have a steep hill to climb, the fact that they’re even in the conversation is a direct indictment of where the Eagles are right now.
Looking ahead, the Eagles do have a lifeline. They’ll face the Washington Commanders twice and the two-win Las Vegas Raiders before the season wraps.
On paper, those are get-right games. But with how this offense is functioning-or not functioning-nothing can be taken for granted.
A win over the Raiders might stop the bleeding, but it won’t heal the deeper wounds. This team is still searching for answers, and until they find them, no inflatable rabbit-or soft stretch of schedule-is going to fix what’s broken.