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Phillips Trade Powers Eagles’ Defensive Turnaround as Philadelphia Reaches 8-2

Back-to-back defensive wins over the Packers then the Lions pushed Philadelphia up efficiency rankings, prompting sportsbooks to shorten its title odds.

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Nov 16, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Jaelan Phillips (50) reacts after sacking Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) during the first half at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Acquired from Miami for a 2026 third-round pick, Jaelan Phillips reunited with Vic Fangio and delivered immediate production, including four pressures and a sack against Detroit after a disruptive debut at Green Bay.
  • Since Phillips’ arrival, Philadelphia ranks second in defensive EPA per play, with PFF grading the defensive line significantly higher in Weeks 10–11, led by top-10 run and pass-rush marks for Phillips.
  • The Eagles held Green Bay to seven points and Detroit to nine, with the Lions going 0-for-5 on fourth down as Jalen Carter and Jordan Davis combined for five batted passes and Cooper DeJean grabbed an interception.
  • At 8-2, the Eagles opened as 4.5-point road favorites over the Cowboys at FanDuel and DraftKings, and sportsbooks elevated Philadelphia’s conference and Super Bowl positions after the latest win.
  • Offense remains uneven, with Jalen Hurts limited to 135 passing yards versus Detroit as short-yardage sneaks faltered, and the outlook is complicated by right tackle Lane Johnson being expected to miss multiple weeks with a foot injury.