Philadelphia’s offense flashed early against Denver, but a crucial misread by A.J. Brown transformed a potential dagger into a missed 61-yard TD and sparked a late Broncos rally. Hurts followed with big plays to Smith and Barkley, yet the offense stalled in the fourth quarter, leaving an inexplicable 21-17 loss in a game Philadelphia could have sealed. The setback raises questions about finish, run-game consistency, and whether Brown and the pass game can sustain elite production.

The narrative now centers on how the Eagles recalibrate their approach, balance, and playmaking to avoid another second-half collapse as they chase a championship-caliber trajectory this season.

Denver erased a 14-point deficit in the fourth, stunning Philadelphia 21-17 as Bo Nix sparked an 18-point unanswered rally. Nix finished 24-of-39 for 242 yards with a late TD and 22 rushing yards, while the Broncos’ defense harassed Hurts and bottled Barkley to 30 yards on six carries, delivering six sacks overall. Sutton’s clutch third-and-15 and Engram’s go-ahead score sealed the comeback.

The win snaps Philly’s 10-game streak and reinforces Denver’s resilience behind a relentless defense. The performance provides a blueprint for fantasy managers: lean on a stout unit paired with a capable game-manager QB who can cook when it matters most, and watch for Broncos playmakers stepping into bigger roles down the stretch.

With Nix thriving in late-game pressure, Denver’s offense and defense look like a risky but intriguing fantasy staple as the schedule tightens, especially for red-zone opportunities and opportunistic sacks that can swing weekly scoring bids.