The Philadelphia Eagles are 8-4 and still holding the top spot in the NFC East - but you wouldn’t know it by the mood around the team.
Despite having a 1.5-game lead over the Dallas Cowboys, who already dropped their Week 14 matchup against the Detroit Lions, the Eagles are in a strong position. Win out, and they’re in.
Even if they stumble once or twice down the stretch, they’re still in solid shape to make the playoffs. But here’s the thing: something just feels off.
The energy - or lack thereof - has become a talking point both inside and outside the locker room. Giants running back Saquon Barkley, speaking to The Athletic, didn’t hold back, calling the Eagles’ sideline energy “awful” all season long. And he’s not alone in noticing.
During Philadelphia’s primetime clash with the Cowboys, Tom Brady - yes, that Tom Brady - repeatedly highlighted the Eagles’ body language and overall demeanor. And he wasn’t wrong.
The team looked flat. Uninspired.
Like a group going through the motions instead of one gearing up for a deep postseason run.
This isn’t just about optics or vibes. It’s about urgency.
The Eagles are still the reigning NFC champs. They’ve got the talent, the experience, and the coaching to make another serious push.
But right now, they look more like a team counting down the days to the offseason than one chasing a Lombardi.
That said, awareness is the first step toward a turnaround. Barkley’s comments might sting, but they also shine a light on a problem that can still be fixed.
With a Monday Night Football stage coming up, the Eagles have a chance to reset the tone - not just for the fans, but for themselves. Because if this group can rediscover the edge that made them so dangerous last season, they’re still a team nobody wants to face in January.