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Pete Prisco predicts the Eagles will upset the Rams and the Texans will beat the Cowboys in NFL Week 4. He also selects the Browns to defeat the Steelers and the 49ers to beat the Broncos. Prisco aims to improve his against-the-spread record after a poor September.
Across outlets, the Eagles sit mostly mid-to-top-10 in Week 3 power rankings, led by Jalen Hurts as Philly’s 2-0 start meets questions about the evolving offense and defense.
Week 2 snap counts show Darius Cooper stepping up with 3 targets, 26 yards, and the game-winning TD, as the Eagles lean on DeVonta Smith (11 catches, 117 yards) and shuffle personnel with Cam Jurgens at left guard and Mundt at TE due to Goedert’s knee injury. Makai Lemon’s snap rate stays around 64% from Week 1, Dontayvion Wicks logs 6 targets, and Will Shipley splits carries with Tank Bigsby. Defensively, Cooper DeJean plays every snap, Moro Ojomo surpasses Jalen Carter for DT time, and Jalyx Hunt remains the top edge rusher. Michael Carter II could see more safety action, while special teams contributions come from Jeremiah Trotter Jr. and Britain Covey. The Eagles still have an open roster spot as they prepare for Week 3 against the Bears.
With Dallas Goedert out with an MCL sprain and other tight ends sidelined, the Philadelphia Eagles are signing veteran Zach Ertz to the practice squad to add depth without using a roster spot. Ertz, who turns 36 this fall, is a longtime Eagle and remains among the franchise leaders in receptions and receiving yards, returning after a 2025 ACL tear that ended his season with Washington.
Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert will miss a few weeks with a sprained MCL, thinning a TE group already short after Eli Stowers and Grant Calcaterra are on IR. He left Week 2 against the Titans; Week 1 vs Commanders he posted 4 catches, 77 yards and 2 TDs. With Johnny Mundt, E.J. Jenkins, and practice squad Joshua Deguara as the healthy options, and Zach Ertz potentially available, Philly must adjust at tight end during his absence.
Undrafted Eagles WR Darius Cooper caught a 3-yard game-winning TD in the back of the end zone on a late drive versus the Titans, a pass not designed for him after DeVonta Smith slipped. Cooper had a 23-yard catch earlier and has emerged as a gritty, selfless blocker and special-teams contributor, thriving under coach Nick Sirianni’s trust as Hurts engineered the late scoring drive for a 24-20 win.
Jalen Hurts engineered a late comeback to lift the Eagles to 2-0, with DeVonta Smith and Dontayvion Wicks delivering strong WR play. The run game stalled without Saquon Barkley, and the O-line—the left side in particular—struggled, underscoring concerns up front. The TE group remains thin without Goedert. Defensively, the corners were excellent, but safeties Marcus Epps and Andrew Mukuba were liability issues, while the edge rush was adequate but not dominant. Special teams were solid, highlighted by a long Jake Elliott field goal.
Extreme heat pushed Nissan Stadium’s turf to 157 degrees during the Eagles-Titans game, forcing players to improvise at halftime; Cam Jurgens and teammates lamented the scorching surface and joined calls for grass fields to improve safety and playability.
The Philadelphia Eagles overcame a tough Titans test in Nashville, with Jalen Hurts orchestrating a 9-play, 65-yard drive for the go-ahead touchdown in the final minutes, while DeVonta Smith hauled in 10 catches for 117 yards and Dontayvion Wicks contributed on third- and fourth-down packages. Jake Elliott added a 58-yard field goal, and the defense showed flashes, though the O-line and run game remain concerns. Tennessee got pressure from Jeffery Simmons, but costly decisions by Titans coach Robert Saleh and conservative play helped Philly seal the win and extend their early-season momentum, as Eagles fans again dominated the road atmosphere.
In Week 2, Jalen Hurts led a late 2-minute TD drive to edge the Titans 24-20, delivering a signature clutch performance as the Eagles show strong offense and special teams but lingering concerns about the offensive line and Goedert's injury, leaving Philadelphia 2-0 heading into Monday Night Football vs. the Bears.
In Week 2 at Nashville, Philadelphia shuffled its offensive line—Cam Jurgens to left guard with Drew Kendall at center after Landon Dickerson was placed on IR. The Eagles fought through the changes and grabbed a 24-20 win on a late drive, with Jalen Hurts connecting with Darius Cooper for the decisive score, while the team played through red-zone opportunities and injuries (notably without Barkley and Dallas Goedert).
Jalen Hurts engineered a 65-yard game-winning drive in the final minutes to lift the Eagles to a 24-20 win over the Titans after a rough second half. Hurts went 6-for-8 for 61 yards on the decisive drive, including a 19-yard play to DeVonta Smith that set up the 3-yard TD to Darius Cooper with 9 seconds left. Smith piled up 117 yards and a TD, Cooper caught the winning pass, and Dontayvion Wicks contributed key plays. Kendall delivered a strong first NFL start at center, Elliott nailed a 58-yard FG, but the running game remained stagnant and the defense didn’t force a turnover in two games. With Goedert injured, TE depth is a concern moving forward.
Week 2 underscored early-season narratives: Bryce Young threw three TDs to lead Carolina past Atlanta 34-3; the Patriots used big plays and a relentless defense to topple Pittsburgh 20-3; the Eagles escaped Tennessee 24-20 behind a late-game surge from Jalen Hurts; New Orleans beat Baltimore 24-17; Cincinnati beat Houston 20-6; Green Bay outlasted the Jets 20-17 in OT; and several late-window games helped shape the week’s takeaways.
In Week 2 against the Titans, Eagles running back Saquon Barkley left with a left‑side stinger on his first carry and did not return; Tank Bigsby and Will Shipley split carries as Barkley was questionable to return, later seen on the sideline wearing a neck collar but not re-entering the game.
The Eagles alter their Week 2 lineup, moving Cam Jurgens to left guard to replace Landon Dickerson and starting Drew Kendall at center; Jurgens has no prior center experience. Andrew Mukuba is banged up, while Cooper DeJean and Jalen Carter will suit up but not at full strength. The piece argues Philadelphia should still beat Tennessee despite the unusual setup and heat, noting the Titans lack depth. A fan poll included a sample score of 24-9 for the Eagles and a bold prediction (Makai Lemon with 88 receiving yards) among predicted outcomes.