We sit here again on another winners-and-losers with an article: the Philadelphia Eagles suffered another loss in Week 6, this time to the Carolina Panthers, 25-14.
This is now the Eagles' fourth straight loss and the longest streak in Nick Sirianni's tenure as head coach. Several key starters, including Jalen Hurts and Saquon Barkley, did not play in this game, and that clearly showed the impact on the team.
It was hard, but this game produced more winners than fans expected. Here are the biggest winners and losers from the Eagles' loss to the Panthers at Lincoln Financial Field.
Winners and losers from Eagles' Week 6 loss to the Panthers
Winner: DeVonta Smith, WR
Smith was on a pitch count and was clearly not 100% healthy going into this game, but still gutted it out and played well. He finished with seven catches on 14 targets for 75 yards and a great 19-yard touchdown catch. This was a solid performance from a wide receiver who the Eagles really needed to step up, and he delivered.
Loser: Cooper DeJean, CB
DeJean hasn't been the same corner from the slot that the Eagles have seen over the last two years. He has missed 13 tackles this season, and he showed that against the Panthers. He had six tackles, one pass deflection, and one tackle for loss, but DeJean's broken coverage allowed Bryce Young to throw a touchdown pass to Tommy Tremble. The 2025 All-Pro is certainly not playing like an All-Pro.
Winner: Tanner McKee, QB
Yes, McKee didn't have his best game, but after taking 11 quarterback hits, three sacks, and a struggling offensive line in pass protection, he held his own as best he could, with a running game that averaged 2.7 yards per carry. He finished the game completing 26 of 45 for 215 yards and one touchdown. The quarterback position hasn't been the biggest problem on this team this season.
Loser: Jonathan Greenard, EDGE
Philly went into this game without Jalyx Hunt and A.J. Epenesa because they were hurt, but Greenard returned to the lineup for his third game of the season after he was injured too. How did he do? Nothing. He didn't produce a single stat in this game, as he got some pressure on the quarterback and forced a few, but that was it. We are paying this guy $98 million for this kind of performance???
Winner: Quinyon Mitchell, CB
Not a perfect day at the office for Mitchell, but he continues to show he is earning whatever massive contract is coming his way. He finished with five tackles and a season-high three pass deflections in the loss. Mitchell needs to be paid whatever the Eagles have this offseason because he is earning every dollar from a defense that's been inconsistent all year.
Loser: Sean Mannion, OC
Here we go again, Mannion being on this list as a loser. The team managed 222 yards of offense, including just 35 rushing yards, and punted eight times. The only good thing Mannion's offense did well was not turning the ball over.
This was supposed to be a year of change, with the offense becoming more innovative and matching what other great offenses like the San Francisco 49ers are doing, but it hasn't even come close. Week 6 was just a bunch of running back swings and no deep shots whatsoever. That is not creative at all.
Winner: Dallas Goedert, TE
Goedert was expected to be a key target in the passing game, since the tight end position is typically a reliable safety blanket for a young, inexperienced quarterback. He finished with 6 catches on eight targets for 61 yards, including an 18-yard completion. If Goedert can stay healthy, he is still a very good tight end in this league.
Loser: Nick Sirianni, HC
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Another frequent visitor to this article as a loser, as Sirianni once again stands alone. This time around, he didn't make the list for any single decision, but because his team looked outmatched, outgunned, and outcoached all game long. Sirianni clearly has no answers for breaking this four-game losing streak, and most of this falls on him for not fixing it.
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