We’ve reached the halfway point of the 2023 NFL season, and the Eagles have the best record in football, sitting at 8-1 ahead of a Week 11 rematch against the Chiefs next week.
The work is just getting started, and it’ll get more challenging as Philadelphia has the league’s most brutal stretch of games remaining and over eight weeks, beginning with Dallas (28-23 win) and including the bye, the Eagles will face the Cowboys twice, along with the Chiefs, Bills, 49ers, Seahawks and Giants.
With preparation for Kansas City set to get underway, we’re looking at the highest and lowest-graded players on defense through 9 games via PFF.
Best -- 1. Jalen Carter
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – NOVEMBER 05: Jalen Carter #98 of the Philadelphia Eagles looks on against the Dallas Cowboys at Lincoln Financial Field on November 05, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
PFF grade through 9 games: 90.6
2.Nicholas Morrow
(Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
PFF grade through 9 games: 84.9
3. Reed Blankenship
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – NOVEMBER 05: CeeDee Lamb #88 of the Dallas Cowboys catches a pass while defended by Sydney Brown #21 and Reed Blankenship #32 of the Philadelphia Eagles during the fourth quarter at Lincoln Financial Field on November 05, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
PFF grade through 9 games: 84.5
4.Brandon Graham
Nov 5, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Brandon Graham (55) sacks Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) during the fourth quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
PFF grade through 9 games: 79.1
5.Josh Sweat
Nov 5, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Brandon Graham (55) and Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Josh Sweat (94) sack Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) during the fourth quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
PFF grade through 9 games: 76.6
6. Haason Reddick
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – NOVEMBER 05: Dak Prescott #4 of the Dallas Cowboys is rushed by Haason Reddick #7 of the Philadelphia Eagles during the first half at Lincoln Financial Field on November 05, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
PFF grade through 9 games: 75.8
7. Jordan Davis
(Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)
PFF grade through 9 games: 72.8
8. Zach Cunningham
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – NOVEMBER 05: Zach Cunningham #52 of the Philadelphia Eagles reacts over Jake Ferguson #87 of the Dallas Cowboys during the third quarter at Lincoln Financial Field on November 05, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
PFF grade through 9 games: 70.9
9. Fletcher Cox
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – NOVEMBER 05: Fletcher Cox #91 of the Philadelphia Eagles sacks Dak Prescott #4 of the Dallas Cowboys during the second quarter at Lincoln Financial Field on November 05, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
PFF grade through 9 games: 69.6
10. Milton Williams
Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
PFF grade through 9 games: 68.2
Worst --1.Eli Ricks
Nov 5, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb (88) makes a catch past Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Eli Ricks (39) during the second quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
PFF grade through 9 games: 37.8
2.Christian Elliss
Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
PFF grade through 9 games: 40.0
3. Josh Jobe
(Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
PFF grade through 9 games: 40.8
4. Nolan Smith
(Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
PFF grade through 9 games: 47.5
5.Bradley Roby
Bradley Roby –Kiel Leggere
PFF grade through 9 games: 49.0
6.Marlon Tuipulotu
(AP Photo/Matt Patterson)
PFF grade through 9 games: 49.8
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