After a stellar first half, the Eagles stalled out in the second half but did enough defensively to beat Tampa Bay and improve to 4-0. Despite their offensive struggles, Philadelphia has managed to survive a tough start to its schedule, with the Broncos, Giants, and Vikings upcoming.
It has now been a full calendar year since Jalen Hurts has lost a game that he started and finished. Let’s see how the Eagles are perceived through the national lens.
NFL.com | This week: 1 | Last week: 1
“Philadelphia has developed a little bit of a habit of disappearing for half the game. Against the Rams, it was the first half (plus a little more). Against the Buccaneers, it was the second half. Somehow, the Eagles won both contests. You can’t overlook their grit and late-game resilience, especially in the swampy Tampa heat, even if the Bucs pretty much shut down the Eagles after halftime.
The one touchdown came after Bucky Irving’s fumble deep in Tampa territory, and Philly had five three-and-outs in the second half. The defense made some plays in crunch time but also allowed touchdowns of 77 and 72 yards. The Eagles were plus-two in turnovers but in the red again on penalty yards, with a few particularly foolish flags in the first half. They’re by no means a sure-footed No. 1, but then again, who else has won 20 of their past 21 games?”
ESPN | This week: 1 | Last week: 1
“The Eagles have been prone to wild swings through four games. They had minus-1 passing yards in the first half against the Rams in Week 3, then erupted in the second half to mount a comeback win. Quarterback Jalen Hurts went 15-of-18 with two touchdowns in the first half against the Bucs, then went 0-for-8 in the second half as Philadelphia nearly blew a substantial lead. The fact that there’s significant room for improvement is a scary thing for the league, given this team exited a very difficult portion of its schedule with a perfect record.”
The Ringer | This week: 1 | Last week: 1
“Do you understand how talented a team must be to score 31 points and win a game without completing a single pass in the second half? Most top-heavy rosters have weaknesses that get exposed, but Philadelphia just keeps cruising without ever needing to play its A game.
I still don’t like how easily the Eagles’ passing game can come apart—and I’ve got concerns about the offensive line’s blocking as of late. But for Philadelphia, explosive offense is always around the corner, and once the Eagles find it there’s no chance anyone in the league can keep pace.”
ProFootballTalk | This week: 1 | Last week: 1
“To stay at No. 1, they need to figure things out with No. 11.”
CBS Sports | This week: 1 | Last week: 1
“They made it interesting in Tampa, but the sign of a good team is winning games on the road against good teams. They do have to get the running game going with Saquon Barkley.”
New York Times | This week: 1 | Last week: 1
“Second-round safety Andrew Mukuba has been good, but Campbell, the first-round linebacker, is coming on fast. Campbell had a fourth-quarter interception, a pass deflection and four tackles Sunday. He was Pro Football Focus’ top-ranked defensive rookie in Week 3 and might be again this week. The Eagles got a steal with the 31st pick.”
FOX Sports | This week: 1 | Last week: 1
“In the second half of Week 3 and the first half of Week 4, the Eagles sure looked like the defending Super Bowl champions. But after Jalen Hurts went 0-for-8 in the second half against the Buccaneers and the Eagles totaled minus-1 yards in the second half, I’m really wondering how long they can hold on to this top spot.”
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— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) September 28, 2025
This article originally appeared on Eagles Wire: Power Rankings Roundup: Where do the Eagles stand after Week 4?
