The Philadelphia Eagles continue to find horrifying ways to lose games, as the New York Giants handed them a 19-11 loss in Week 9.
This was truly an ugly game for the offense, and it's especially disappointing because the Eagles' defense allowed just 243 yards in the loss. The Eagles also called for six penalties and converted just 5 of 18 third downs.
Eight players will be highlighted as the biggest winners or losers from the game, but as with every loss this season, there are plenty of losers to pick from. Here are the winners and losers from the game.
Winners and losers from Eagles' Week 9 loss to the Giants
Winner: Zack Baun, LB
Baun had his best game of the season, giving the Eagles a vintage performance as a run-stopper and a menace on blitzes. He finished with seven tackles, three tackles for loss, two quarterback hits, and two sacks. That is the kind of performance the two-time Pro Bowler Eagles need every week.
Loser: Drew Kendall, C
This should go to nearly every starter on the Eagles' offensive line, since the Giants got seven sacks and the rushing attack averaged only 3.7 yards per carry. Kendall is the biggest loser on the line, allowing three pressures, two hurries, and one sack. He just hasn't been the same guy since his knee injury and needs to turn things around, or he will be replaced in the offseason.
Winner: Jeremiah Trotter Jr., LB
Trotter had the best game of his career, running all over the place, making tackles, and getting in the backfield. He racked up a team-high 11 tackles, three tackles for loss, and one quarterback hit. This might be the game that could get Jihaad Campbell benched because Trotter looked really good.
Loser: Elijah Mitchell, RB
Mitchell made two of the dumbest decisions in the game for the Eagles. He had a catch where he stayed on the ground while Dallas Goedert yelled at him to get up and run, since he wasn't touched, and it could have been a touchdown. Another play was when he caught a pass on the final offensive drive and didn't go out of bounds to stop the clock. Those are the types of plays that get guys cut from teams.
Winner: Jonathan Greenard, EDGE
It took nine games, but Jonathan Greenard finally arrived and played like the edge rusher the Eagles have been needing all season. Greenard led the Eagles with four pressures and got his first sack of the season, while adding two quarterback hits. The fan base can rest easy for now, knowing that things are finally coming together for Greenard in Philly.
Loser: Cooper DeJean, CB
2026 has not been DeJean's year, as he continues to struggle in coverage. He allowed five receptions on eight targets for 82 yards. Despite four tackles and one tackle for loss, it's clear he is not the same player he was over the last two years, and he doesn't look like one of the highest-paid defensive backs in the NFL.
Loser: Sean Mannion, OC
Philly's offense managed only 220 yards, but Joe Milton III was hit 11 times, and seven were sacks. This unit overall continues to look worse and worse, as they already entered Week 9 as the league's worst offense. Mannion has to take the blame, since his offensive scheme isn't working. He might be following in the footsteps of Brian Johnson and Kevin Patullo with a short stint on the job, but he's the worst of the three.
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Loser: Nick Sirianni, HC
Eagles fans will always love and appreciate Sirianni for everything he has done to make the playoffs in each of the first five years, two Super Bowl appearances, and one Super Bowl win. This season, though, Sirianni has been at his absolute worst, with coaching and no answers to fix it. His time might be coming to an end soon enough.
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