Philadelphia blew a 17-3 lead and fell 21-17 as the offense leaned heavily into the pass, with Hurts chucking 38 times for 280 yards and two touchdowns. Devonte Smith piled up 8 grabs for 114 yards, AJ Brown added five catches, and Dallas Goedert drew a big early target. The defense buckled late, with costly penalties and a pivotal Bond foul sealing the misstep before a short week against the Giants.

Denver’s Bo Nix answered with poise and two big drives, aided by Sutton’s late game targets and Keely Ringo’s coverage battles. The mismatch in the late moments underscored Philadelphia’s run-game gaps and personnel questions, while the officiating debate lingered. A wake-up call sits ahead as they regroup for Thursday night.

For fantasy, Barkley’s workload was the story—just six rushing attempts along with some involvement in the passing game—while Hurts’ aerial tilt could bolster ceiling if the run game stabilizes. RPOs looked revived, and the passing attack will be worth monitoring as Philadelphia eyes a quick bounce-back against New York.

Week 5 pits an undefeated Philadelphia Eagles squad against a 2-2 Denver Broncos squad, with Aziz Ojelari active for the first time this season and Keely Ringo expected to start opposite Wilson. The defense aims to pressure Bo Nix while the offense leans on play-action and space for Saquon Barkley in a game that could hinge on edge pressure and matchup chess. QB duels, big-play possibilities from Sutton and Franklin, and a coaching clash between Sean Payton and Vic Fangio frame the storyline as Philly eyes a fifth straight win.

Fantasy angles center on Barkley’s space-based upside against a stout Broncos run defense, AJ Brown and Devonte Smith’s ability to unlock space in a zone-heavy Broncos scheme, and leverage against Pat Sertan II with potential shadow coverage. The Eagles aim to exploit explosive plays off play-action and misdirection; the Broncos counter with condensed sets and shot plays. Predictions favor a close, grind-it-out win for Philadelphia, but bold DFS bets loom on a few breakout moments.

AJ Brown’s frank assessment of the Eagles’ offense sets the tone for Week 5. He’s frustrated but accountable, pushing for a bigger, more impactful role to spark wins and restore balance between the run and pass. Nakobe Dean’s return to practice adds depth to a defense and special teams unit that has carried Philly through rough spots. Denver counters with relentless edge pressure from Nick Bonito and Jonathan Cooper, while Patrick Surtain II clamps down on top targets, testing Philadelphia’s patience and precision.

Vic Fangio’s blitz-heavy approach against Bo Nix adds a layer of complexity for the Eagles, especially if Lane Johnson isn’t fully healthy. The game could hinge on red-zone execution, where Denver’s defense has been stingy and Philly has elite efficiency. If the O-line and run game can stabilize, Brown’s surge and a smarter, more balanced game plan could deliver a meaningful win and set a positive midseason trajectory for Philadelphia.