Eagles vs. Jaguars: Good, bad and ugly from Philadelphia’s 19-17 loss

In 1992, the Philadelphia Eagles defense, led by Rich Kotite and Bud Carson, stopped the Phoenix Cardinals on seven consecutive plays, including six of them from the 1-yard line or closer. Fast forward to 2026, and Vic Fangio's defense provided Eagles fans with two more goal-line stands to celebrate. One occurred at the end of the first half, and another in the fourth quarter, helping keep Philadelphia in a tightly contested game against the Jaguars.

The Eagles' defense, particularly Jalen Carter, showcased impressive performances. Carter dominated the first half of the 1992 game with two sacks and three tackles for loss, finishing with five total tackles and a pass deflection. This season, Jalen Hurts and Darius Cooper connected for another touchdown, showcasing Cooper's ability to create after the catch. Darius Cooper has six catches this season, with four of them being touchdowns.

Quinyon Mitchell finally got his regular-season interception, marking his first of the NFL season. The offense also had encouraging moments, with Elliott ending a streak and Will Shipley scoring on a touchdown run. However, the Eagles still faced numerous issues throughout the game.

The Jaguars' defense continued to pressure Philadelphia, leading to three-and-outs during critical moments in the second half. Injuries further complicated matters, with Tyler Steen dealing with a shoulder injury, Fred Johnson filling in at right guard, Michael Carter II out with an abdominal injury, and Jalyx Hunt struggling with knee and ankle issues. Quarterback Will Shipley's first game as a starter ended prematurely due to a foot injury.

One missed opportunity for a huge play came when Hurts failed to connect with wide-open Dontayvion Wicks, despite the pressure from the Jaguars' defense. Philadelphia's lack of an identity, particularly in their offense, remains a significant challenge. After five games, the team still needs answers about what their offense is supposed to be and how it intends to attack opposing defenses.

The Eagles have managed just 62 yards of offense in the second half of their games, with no points and only three first downs, which is unsustainable for winning football.