With the Eagles’ first loss of the season looming over fans, the one question that we can all bring ourselves to ask is: what’s next? The Broncos vs. Eagles matchup has been played fifteen times in the past fifty-three years, with an overall record of 9-6, with the Eagles winning the majority of the games. Until now,, the Eagles have gone 4-0, and fans were expecting another win from Sunday’s game. For the duration of these four games, the Eagles were averaging 27.0 points per game (108 points total ), ranking firstst during the Week Five Power Rankings. This Sunday, Eagles fans were disappointed to see the fourteen-point lead drop to a four-point loss, but this isn’t going to change the drive that the team possesses for success and a repeat win at this year’s Super Bowl.
In the 2025 season, the Eagles have looked like one of the NFL’s best teams, though there have been a few downfalls to their skill set. On offense, they have heavily relied on the run game, leading the league in rush play percentage at 55.86% and averaging 5.1 yards per rush. However, their passing game has struggled. They rank 31st in passing yards per game at 161.8, with Jalen Hurts totaling 889 passing yards so far this season. They also face pressure in the passing game, as the offensive line has allowed six sacks in the Broncos game alone, and coverage breakdowns have left the passing game exposed.
On the receiving front, DeVonta Smith is leading the team, with 272 yards so far. Meanwhile, Saquon Barkley has been solid on the ground, with 267 rushing yards and a few contributions in the passing game; however, his production slowed in the Broncos game, thirty rushing yards on six carries. Defensively, the Eagles have had their moments. Their front seven, led by Jalen Carter and Haason Reddick, has consistenly created pressure, and the team has forced takeaways at a strong rate; their turnover margin is among the best. Their pass defense has been tested, with the secondary showing signs of vulnerabilities against other teams. In the loss to Denver, the Broncos outgained them by 156 yards to fifteen in the fourth quarter alone, resulting in an eighteen-point comeback.
The Broncos game itself ended in heartbreak for fans all across Philly. Philadelphia led 17-3 late into the game, with Jalen Hurts throwing for a season-high 280 passing yards and two touchdowns. DeVonta Smith also had a big game, with 114 receiving yards. But Denver quarterback Bo Nix rallied his team in the fourth quarter; he threw a touchdown, led a two-point conversion, and orchestrated three scoring drives to turn the deficit into a 21-17 win. The Eagles’ defense couldn’t hold the final push, and the comeback sealed the Eagles’ first loss of the season.
However, This loss is less of a derailment than a moment of realization. The Eagles will need to address faults in their passing offense, improve protection for the quarterback, and support the secondary. But they have more than enough time to make these adjustments. Their strength as a team remains: a dominant rushing attack, a front seven that can generate pressure, and a team that has shown resilience in past seasons. Indeed, when comparing this year’s turnaround to last year’s, where the defense went from near the bottom of the league to an elite position, head coach Nick Sirianni has previously demonstrated that this squad can adjust and surge forward.
So, what’s next? The answer is simple: recover, refine, and rally. One loss doesn’t define a team; it reveals where it needs to grow. The Eagles need to tighten up their offense withfewer sacks, more efficient passing, and better play design. Defensively, the secondary must tighten coverage, and the pass rush must continue to create havoc. Coaching adjustments will be key, especially in how they balance run and pass calls. If the Eagles use this loss as a wake-up call instead of a setback, they still have every chance to finish strong. What’s next isn’t panic, it’s opportunity. They now have a clearer view of their weaknesses, and the rest of the season gives them a path to prove that they are more than a team that started strong, but a team built to finish stronger.
