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Glenn Erby

Takeaways and observations from Eagles 20-14 loss to the Jets in Week 6

The Eagles are no longer the NFL’s only remaining undefeated team after a shocking 20-14 loss to the New York Jets on Sunday at MetLife Stadium.

Philadelphia’s All-Pro quarterback Jalen Hurts was 28 of 45 passing, for 281 yards, one passing touchdown, and three costly interceptions.

Hurts finished with eight carries for 47 yards and one touchdown, while D’Andre Swift combined for 12 carries and 30 yards rushing.

The Eagles had multiple players leave with injuries, and with a monster matchup against the Dolphins looming, here’s an instant analysis of the shocking loss.

D'Andre Swift

Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

Swift had a difficult day as a rusher, carrying the football 10 times for 17 yards. As a receiver, Swift was productive, catching 8 passes for 41 yards and a touchdown.

Jordan Davis

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – OCTOBER 15: Jordan Davis #90 and Brandon Graham #55 of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrate after a sack during the second quarter in the game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on October 15, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)

Playing in relief of an injured Jalen Carter, Davis had 3 tackles, one half sack, and 1 QB hit.

Eagles injured starters

(Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)

Philadelphia has 8 starters injured or on injured reserve.

– Lane Johnson
– Jalen Carter
– Darius Slay
– Reed Blankenship
– Cam Jurgens
– Avonte Maddox
– Justin Evans
– Quez Watkins

DeVonta Smith

Oct 15, 2023; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith (6) fights for yards as New York Jets linebacker Quincy Williams (56) tackles during the first half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

Smith had 5 catches for 44 yards on 10 targets in an off-balanced outing.

Jets stayed in the game despite 3rd down woes

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The Jets were only trailing 14-12 going into the fourth quarter — and came away with the win despite going 2 of 11 on third down.

Josh Sweat is a quiet assassin

Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Sweat quietly had another strong performance, logging 2 tackles, 2 tackles for loss, 1 sack and 3 QB hits.

A.J. Brown makes history

Oct 15, 2023; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown (11) fights for yards against New York Jets linebacker C.J. Mosley (57) during the first half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

A.J. Brown made history with his monster day, logging another 125+ yards receiving after accounting for 7 catches and 131 yards.

Milton Williams

Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

Williams initially exited the contest with an injury, but finished strong, logging four tackles, one half a sack, one tackle for loss and two quarterback hits.

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