NFL Week 5 lowlights: NFC East hits new low after disastrous results

That aircraft experience again from London is bound to really feel further lengthy for the Eagles after a surprising Week 5 loss that was undoubtedly the worst on Sunday.

Beneath, we break it down additional, together with a more in-depth take a look at the teaching employees’s worst second (it may not be what you assume), together with a pair of dreadful Bears particular person performances and a surprising ending in Washington.

The Eagles nearly had one of many higher wins of the season. With operating again Saquon Barkley (hamstring) and wideout DeVonta Smith (hamstring) inactive, sort out Lane Johnson retiring and middle Cam Jurgens being traded to the Baltimore Ravens in the course of the week, Philadelphia had each cause to fold in London in opposition to the Jacksonville Jaguars.

As an alternative, it misplaced excruciatingly after kicker Jake Elliott gave the crew a 17-16 lead with eight seconds remaining, when Ameer Abdullah’s 53-yard return on the following kickoff allowed Cam Little to win the sport on a 57-yarder on the finish of regulation.

What might have been a gritty, season-altering win ended as a crushing, inexplicable defeat.

Worst quarterback efficiency: Chicago Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent

According to Sumer Sports data, solely Case Keenum, who changed Bagent within the fourth quarter of a 31-7 loss to the Green Bay Packers, produced decrease anticipated factors added (EPA) per cross than Bagent. The Bears gave the fourth-year quarterback the instruments to succeed. Getting into Sunday evening, Bagent had the third-lowest strain price (28 %) of Week 5. His pressure-to-sack price (28.6 %) ranked fifth-highest, nonetheless, because of a behavior of holding on to the ball. Bagent averaged 2.75 seconds to strain, the fourth-longest in Week 5.

To be truthful, he wasn’t any higher when throwing. He completed 12-of-21 for 87 yards and two interceptions. Per Sumer Sports activities, solely two-thirds of Bagent’s makes an attempt had been on track, tied for the eighth-lowest price of the weekend. By his second turnover late within the third quarter, head coach Ben Johnson had seen sufficient. Even when starter Caleb Williams (hamstring) stays out for Week 6, Bagent’s time as QB2 has run its course.

Worst teaching determination: Eagles coach Nick Sirianni misplays remaining 25 seconds in opposition to Jaguars

Whereas Sirianni’s determination to kick quick and permit Abdullah’s return was questionable, the protection unit did not assist by permitting Abdullah to run straight via it. And kicking deep might have been second-guessed, too. If Sirianni elected for a touchback and never having any time run off the clock, the Jaguars might have been in a position to full a cross down the sideline, get out of bounds and nonetheless kick a game-winner. Typically, gamers simply have to execute.

An even bigger problem we had with Sirianni was his inexcusable situational consciousness moments earlier than. The Eagles had 1st-and-10 from Jacksonville’s 34-yard line with 25 seconds remaining after the Jaguars referred to as their second timeout. With three runs and/or high-percentage throws ending within the subject of play, Elliott’s kick would have been the sport’s remaining play. As an alternative, on first down, Hurts dropped again in opposition to a heavy pre-snap strain look and was compelled to throw the ball away. Rookie receiver Makai Lemon caught a cross whereas operating an out route on the following play and was tackled out of bounds, once more stopping the clock and permitting the Jaguars to name a timeout following a third-down run.

These choices, significantly on first and second down, had been rather more pricey and indefensible than permitting the kick return. Why is an Eagles wideout operating a vertical when the Jags are exhibiting blitz? Why run something towards the sideline when a transferring clock is your pal? These are questions the Eagles needs to be pondering within the aftermath of Sunday’s loss. With higher decision-making and technique from Sirianni within the remaining moments, Philadelphia would have simply gained. 

Worst play: Washington Commanders end-of-game gaffe leads to tie

The Commanders technically tied the New York Giants, 27-27, however there is no approach to take a look at the consequence as something aside from a loss.

Washington was in subject aim vary with 55 seconds left in extra time and no timeouts, solely to empty the clock with a first-down carry. Then, when Jayden Daniels obtained the second-down snap with 12 seconds remaining, he ineffectively scrambled and was introduced down on the line of scrimmage on the sport’s remaining play.