Overview

• Philadelphia fell to 4-1 after surrendering an 18-0 fourth quarter and a 14-point lead in a 21-17 loss to Denver.
• Jalen Hurts accepted responsibility for the stalled offense, saying he couldn’t pinpoint a single cause; he finished 23-for-38 for 280 yards and two touchdowns.
• Reports and on-the-record comments highlighted frustration from A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith over targets and miscommunication.
• First-time play-caller Kevin Patullo drew broad criticism for predictability and a lack of offensive identity, with analysts invoking parallels to the 2023 fade.
• For Thursday night at MetLife Stadium, sportsbooks opened with Philadelphia favored by about 7 to 7.5 points over the 1-4 Giants.