The Philadelphia Eagles became the final NFL team to lose a game in the 2022-2023 season. They fell to their NFC East rival, the Washington Commanders, at home to close out Week 10. Philadelphia currently sits with a 8-1 record and have a one-game lead in the NFC East over the New York Giants. Some fans felt that the loss proved that Philadelphia wasn't a legitimate undefeated team.
These fans took to Twitter to express their thoughts on the team's loss to the Commanders.
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Even former NFL wide receiver Dez Bryant criticized Philadelphia for losing their first game of the season:
Other NFL fans mentioned the role of the referees in the Week 10 game having an impact:
What Caused the Philadelphia Eagles to lose their first game of the season?
The Philadelphia Eagles had four turnovers in their loss to the Washington Commanders. Philadelphia fumbled three times and quarterback Jalen Hurts threw an interception. Washington's defense allowed just one touchdown in the second half versus Philadelphia. Hurts threw a 11-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver DeVonta Smith in the third quarter.
In total, Philadelphia had 264 yards of offense while the defense gave up 330 yards of offense to the Commanders. Another reason for the team's loss was their time of possession. The offense had the football for under 20 minutes while the Commanders had the ball for over 40 minutes.
What Does The Loss For The Eagles Mean For Their Season?
Despite losing in Week 10, the team is still likely to make the playoffs. They are also now tied with the Minnesota Vikings for the best record in the NFL.
In Week 11, they will look to get back in the win column versus the Indianapolis Colts on the road. Let's see if they can stay atop the NFC and NFC East as the season moves forward.
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