Philadelphia’s 22-13 preseason loss to Cleveland trims the fat and leaves fantasy rosters with clear takeaways. With Jalen Hurts and the top offense sidelined, the Eagles produced a frugal 88 yards of total offense and 55 through the air, while the stress-testing second unit showed why roster decisions loom. The defense fought, yielding 15 first downs and 331 total Browns yards, but produced a pair of game-changing plays: Mukuba’s 75-yard interception return and Campbell’s first NFL sack, underscoring the value of young defensive depth.

Dorian Thompson-Robinson’s shaky showing for Cleveland—five completions on eight attempts for 17 yards and an INT—highlighted how the backups can swing outcomes in the dress rehearsal. Kyle McCord offered a glimmer with a late TD but otherwise struggled, while the Browns benefited from a disruptive pass rush. For fantasy and betting, the upshot is simple: monitor the health and performance of Philadelphia’s youth, as Andrew Mukuba, Jihaad Campbell, Smael Mondon Jr., and Patrick Johnson flashed upside in limited action; Cleveland’s depth chart remains unsettled but showed potential in the edge and turnover game. The last preseason tilt versus the Jets will be pivotal for final rosters and fantasy intrigue.