The Philadelphia Eagles suffered their first loss since last December, allowing the Denver Broncos to score 18 unanswered points in the second half in a 21-17 defeat.
Let’s take stock of which Eagles are on the rise and on the downswing after Sunday’s loss.
STOCK UP
WR DeVonta Smith: A week after getting only two targets, Smith was finally given the chance to once again prove why he’s one of the most underrated receivers in the league. Smith exploded for his best game of the season (eight catches, 114 yards). He also hauled in a crucial 52-yard pass. Not every week is going to be like that for Smith. But he was excellent.
S Andrew Mukuba: The second-round rookie out of Texas hasn’t had any splash plays the last two weeks like he did against the Chiefs. But Mukuba has now played bac