The Eagles have reached their bye week, and it comes at a perfect time. The defending Super Bowl champions have eight games down and nine to go. So there’s plenty of football left to be played with massive games against the Packers, Lions and Cowboys upcoming.
But at the midway point of the 2025 season, let’s take a look back at what the Eagles have done so far and hand out some superlatives like team MVPs and much, much more.
Biggest disappointment: Offensive turmoil
The vibes are better now than they were a couple weeks ago thanks to Jalen Hurts’ perfect performance vs. the Vikings in Week 7 and Saquon Barkley going off in Week 8. But coming off a Super Bowl, there’s been a lot that the Eagles’ offense has had to deal with.
Entering Sunday’s game, Barkley, the reigning NFL Offensive Player of the Year, was averaging 3.3 yards per carry. First-year OC Kevin Patullo was under heavy scrutiny for his predictability and brutal three-and-out rate. The offensive line, always one of the best in the league, has dealt with injuries. Oh, and All-Pro wide receiver A.J. Brown has voiced his frustrations at every turn, fueling speculation that he’ll be traded at the deadline. Less than ideal.
Biggest surprise: 6-2 record
Through it all, the Eagles are 6-2. They own a comfortable lead in the NFC East over the Cowboys and Commanders. And across the league, only the 7-1 Colts have a better record.
It was a surprise that 20 points was enough to beat the Chiefs at Arrowhead. It was a surprise that they came back from down 19 points to beat the Rams. And it was a surprise they withstood a second-half rally from the Buccaneers to win in Tampa Bay. But that resilience speaks to the makeup of this team. Credit to the Eagles for being in this position.
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Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) celebrates one of two touchdown passes caught by tight end Dallas Goedert (88) against the New York Giants, Sunday, Oct, 26, 2025 in Philadelphia. The Eagles won, 38-20.Andrew Mills | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
Best offseason move: Bringing back TE Dallas Goedert
There are a few candidates here. The Eagles recognizing their issue at swing tackle and re-acquiring Fred Johnson has been key to their recent success with under-center, heavy-package looks. Trading for Jacksonville tailback Tank Bigsby, who is under contract through 2026, looks promising after his 104-yard performance vs. New York. But the best offseason move has to be keeping Goedert.
There was a point in time this offseason when it looked like the Eagles, who didn’t want to pay Goedert the $14.5 million he was due, were going to part ways. Instead, the tight end took a pay cut on a one-year, restructured deal in May. That’s looking like a great move for both parties. Goedert has seven touchdown catches, tied for the league lead.
Worst offseason move: Letting CB Isaiah Rodgers leave
The Eagles’ top priorities of free agency was keeping Rodgers and linebacker Zack Baun. They got Baun to stay on a three-year deal. But Rodgers, who provided excellent depth in the secondary during last year’s Super Bowl run, left this offseason and signed a two-year deal with the Vikings that could be worth up to $15 million. The Eagles wanted Rodgers to stay — and they probably still wish they had him.
Instead, Rodgers has played well for Minnesota while the Eagles’ CB2 situation has been a mess. Out of 93 corners who have played at least 200 snaps this season, Kelee Ringo and Adoree’ Jackson’s PFF grades rank 57th and 90th. Ringo’s grade was boosted after a nice game vs. the Giants on Sunday. But this secondary would be better with Rodgers.
Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Jihaad Campbell (30) celebrates after intercepting a pass during an NFL game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla.
Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Jihaad Campbell (30) celebrates after intercepting a pass during an NFL game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla.(Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
Best rookie: LB Jihaad Campbell
This one is obvious. The first-rounder out of Alabama has played like one of the best linebackers in the NFL. Campbell’s PFF defensive grade ranks sixth out of 92 linebackers who have logged at least 100 snaps this season. Campbell has played 461 snaps, the fifth-most on the team, racking up 45 tackles, a TFL, an interception and a forced fumble.
Andrew Mukuba, the second-round safety out of Texas, has a couple interceptions and has played 474 snaps. But with a few big missed tackles, Mukuba still has room for growth.
Defensive MVP: CB Cooper DeJean
You could make the argument for Campbell, Baun, Mitchell or even Moro Ojomo. But DeJean, after a breakout rookie season and a memorable Super Bowl, has been outstanding.
DeJean and Baun are the only Eagles who have played every defensive snap. Wherever he’s lined up — in the slot, on the outside, in the box — DeJean has been a weapon. The 22-year-old has 52 tackles, four TFLs and six pass breakups. His PFF defensive grade ranks third out of 93 corners with at least 200 snaps, and the eye test backs that up.
Offensive MVP: QB Jalen Hurts
Hurts is a dark horse MVP candidate for what he’s done through the first half of the season.
His passer rating (114.4) ranks third among qualified QBs. He has accounted for 20 touchdowns and only one interception. The other 24 QBs with at least 175 passing attempts have at least two picks; 16 of them, including Josh Allen and Patrick Mahomes, have at least four. Whether he’s scrambling for 124 total yards vs. the Cowboys and Bucs or throwing for 326 yards vs. the Vikings, Hurts is doing what it takes to win. Can’t ask for much more than that.
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