With their 38-21 loss to the Dallas Cowboys, the Philadelphia Eagles have now fallen to 2-5. This is the Eagles' worst seven-game start to a season in five years, while Philly has now lost five straight games for the first time since 2016. Monday night felt like a turning point in more ways than one.
Quarterback Tanner McKee didn't exactly impress in his second start of the season; the Eagles' defensive front got pushed around by the Cowboys, Dak Prescott threw for three touchdowns and wasn't sacked once, while Javonte Williams had the best performance by a Cowboys running back in years, rushing for 155 yards and a touchdown. However, the Cowboys have a losing record for a reason. If that squad can drop 38 points on you in front of your fans in prime time, what does it say about your team?
It doesn't look like Jalen Hurts is going to return this season due to his blood clot situation, and your other top offensive players, Saquon Barkley and DeVonta Smith, are currently battling hamstring issues. Is this season already over for Philadelphia? Could the Eagles become legitimate sellers at the Nov. 10 trade deadline?
Here's another question to consider: Are the Eagles about to enter the Jeremiah Smith sweepstakes? CBS Sports NFL analyst Bryant McFadden thinks that if the Eagles lose to the 1-4-1 Washington Commanders next Sunday night, it's a conversation we'll have to entertain. "If the Eagles lose to the Commanders, get ready for the Jeremiah Smith sweepstakes." 😳@BMac_SportsTalk thinks the Eagles' season is soon coming to an end if they don't turn it around.#Scoreboard #final pic.twitter.com/JR1z9dzwsg If you were unaware, Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith is viewed as the top prospect in this upcoming draft.
Through Week 8, he ranks second in the FBS with 984 yards receiving and 12 touchdowns on 52 receptions, and is listed as the favorite to win the Heisman Trophy over at DraftKings Sportsbook (+122). Smith has caught 39 touchdowns in his collegiate career, which is tied for most in the Big Ten all-time with Braylon Edwards. While he's in the midst of his third season, Smith already ranks first in Ohio State history in career receptions (215), receiving yards (3,542) and receiving touchdowns (39).
The stats are impressive, but so is the physical makeup. Smith is 6-foot-4, 222 pounds, and looks like he runs a pretty impressive 40 time. The rare combination of size, speed and production makes him one of the best wide receiver prospects we've ever seen.
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