Rock Bottom Revisited: Eagles' Post-Title Years of Struggle
As the Philadelphia Eagles continue their search for another championship, it's time to reflect on the past decade of their post-Super Bowl wins. What were some of the darkest moments in Eagles history? Were they able to recover and reclaim their former glory?
The 2015 season was a low point for the Eagles, as they lost to the Lions 45-14 on Thanksgiving in Detroit. Matthew Stafford's five touchdown passes led the charge, and the Eagles' record fell to 4-7. This loss marked the beginning of a tumultuous year, capped off by a 7-9 finish.
The following season brought its own set of woes. Down 29-0 at halftime against the Bengals in Week 13, the Eagles were unable to mount a comeback. Doug Pederson's coaching job was put on the line, but he would eventually recover and lead the team to a 7-9 finish.
In 2017, the Eagles' fortunes took a dramatic turn when Carson Wentz suffered a season-ending knee injury. Nick Foles took over as starter and proved himself to be a clutch performer, leading the team to a Super Bowl victory. However, this season was marked by inconsistency, and the Eagles struggled to find their footing until late in the year.
The 2018 season saw the Eagles suffer a crushing 48-7 loss at home against the Saints in Week 11. Drew Brees led the charge, and the Eagles' record fell to 4-6. However, they were able to bounce back and win five of their final six regular-season games, including an upset over the Saints in the Divisional Round.
In 2019, the Eagles faced a mid-season slump, losing consecutive home games against the Patriots and Seahawks. A 37-31 loss to the Dolphins brought their record to 5-7. However, they managed to win out their final four games, securing the NFC East division title with a 9-7 record.
The 2020 season was marked by significant struggles, particularly on offense. Carson Wentz's lack of performance led to his benching in favor of Jalen Hurts. The Eagles ultimately finished 3-8-1 and failed to recover from their early-season slump.
In 2021, the Eagles' defense struggled against Derek Carr and the Raiders, leading to a 33-22 loss. Nick Sirianni's coaching job was called into question, but he would eventually prove himself to be a capable leader. The team finished the season 7-3 after Shane Steichen took over play-calling duties.
The 2022 season saw the Eagles face minimal adversity, dropping only two games with Gardner Minshew at quarterback after Hurts' injury in Chicago. They went on to secure the number one seed and make a deep playoff run before ultimately falling short in the Super Bowl.
In 2023, the Eagles hit rock bottom again, losing to the Cardinals 15-10 in Week 17. The following week's game against the Giants was even more embarrassing, as the team conceded defeat early and failed to mount any comeback. This season ended with a blowout loss to the Buccaneers in the Wild Card round.
The most recent season saw the Eagles face significant adversity at the start, but they were able to regroup and finish on a 12-1 run after their bye week. They went on to win the Super Bowl, solidifying their status as one of the top teams in the league.
Looking back at these seasons, it's clear that each year brought its own unique set of challenges for the Eagles. While some seasons were marked by struggle and adversity, others saw the team bounce back and reclaim their former glory. Whether or not this season will follow a similar pattern remains to be seen.
As the Philadelphia Eagles continue their search for another championship, it's time to reflect on the past decade of their post-Super Bowl wins. What were some of the darkest moments in Eagles history? Were they able to recover and reclaim their former glory?
The 2015 season was a low point for the Eagles, as they lost to the Lions 45-14 on Thanksgiving in Detroit. Matthew Stafford's five touchdown passes led the charge, and the Eagles' record fell to 4-7. This loss marked the beginning of a tumultuous year, capped off by a 7-9 finish.
The following season brought its own set of woes. Down 29-0 at halftime against the Bengals in Week 13, the Eagles were unable to mount a comeback. Doug Pederson's coaching job was put on the line, but he would eventually recover and lead the team to a 7-9 finish.
In 2017, the Eagles' fortunes took a dramatic turn when Carson Wentz suffered a season-ending knee injury. Nick Foles took over as starter and proved himself to be a clutch performer, leading the team to a Super Bowl victory. However, this season was marked by inconsistency, and the Eagles struggled to find their footing until late in the year.
The 2018 season saw the Eagles suffer a crushing 48-7 loss at home against the Saints in Week 11. Drew Brees led the charge, and the Eagles' record fell to 4-6. However, they were able to bounce back and win five of their final six regular-season games, including an upset over the Saints in the Divisional Round.
In 2019, the Eagles faced a mid-season slump, losing consecutive home games against the Patriots and Seahawks. A 37-31 loss to the Dolphins brought their record to 5-7. However, they managed to win out their final four games, securing the NFC East division title with a 9-7 record.
The 2020 season was marked by significant struggles, particularly on offense. Carson Wentz's lack of performance led to his benching in favor of Jalen Hurts. The Eagles ultimately finished 3-8-1 and failed to recover from their early-season slump.
In 2021, the Eagles' defense struggled against Derek Carr and the Raiders, leading to a 33-22 loss. Nick Sirianni's coaching job was called into question, but he would eventually prove himself to be a capable leader. The team finished the season 7-3 after Shane Steichen took over play-calling duties.
The 2022 season saw the Eagles face minimal adversity, dropping only two games with Gardner Minshew at quarterback after Hurts' injury in Chicago. They went on to secure the number one seed and make a deep playoff run before ultimately falling short in the Super Bowl.
In 2023, the Eagles hit rock bottom again, losing to the Cardinals 15-10 in Week 17. The following week's game against the Giants was even more embarrassing, as the team conceded defeat early and failed to mount any comeback. This season ended with a blowout loss to the Buccaneers in the Wild Card round.
The most recent season saw the Eagles face significant adversity at the start, but they were able to regroup and finish on a 12-1 run after their bye week. They went on to win the Super Bowl, solidifying their status as one of the top teams in the league.
Looking back at these seasons, it's clear that each year brought its own unique set of challenges for the Eagles. While some seasons were marked by struggle and adversity, others saw the team bounce back and reclaim their former glory. Whether or not this season will follow a similar pattern remains to be seen.
with the eagles... like, one year they're all superstars and the next they're struggling to find their footing 
. and that 2015 season was crazy bad 
losing to the lions 45-14? no way, that's just brutal 
. but at the same time, nick sirianni came in and saved them from sinking 
. and then they went on to win super bowl with jalen hurts 
. i'm just so torn about their current season... are they gonna repeat as champs or tank again 
? i need some more coffee before i can decide 
just watched the whole thing... think the eagles have been through more struggles than most teams can handle 
like nick sirianni took over play-calling and they went 7-3 
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anyway i think nick sirianni is trying his best as a coach but sometimes i feel like he's not making the right calls at the right time 
and then there was the 2018 season when they got destroyed by the saints at home ugh that was painful watching 
but hey at least they bounced back after that and won some games towards the end of the season 
. But they bounced back from that and won some big games.
, but then they turned it around and made a deep playoff run.
, but they managed to regroup and make a comeback. We'll just have to wait and see what happens next season 
. I mean, it's easy to say 'oh, they had a bad year', but when you dig deeper, you realize that those struggles were just as important in shaping them into the team they are today 
... just like how our own struggles can shape us into stronger versions of ourselves 
. It's all about perspective and growth 
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they really had a wild ride between 2015-2023. like i get it, injuries happen, teams go through ups & downs but cmon 45-14 to the lions on thanksgiving? 
What happened to all those players? Did they just lose their mojo or what? 
Anyway, it's clear that each year brings its own set of challenges, but the team has always found a way to bounce back. I think that's what makes them so special - their resilience! 
. The Eagles are just one of those teams that never gives up, you know? 
And don't even get me started on Carson Wentz's lack of performance 
️. From the 2015 debacle in Detroit, where Matthew Stafford's five touchdown passes left them reeling 
. While the 2023 season hit rock bottom with two consecutive embarrassing losses 
. From Matthew Stafford's 5 TD passes in Detroit to Carson Wentz's season-ending knee injury, it's been a wild ride 
. But what's really interesting is how the team has bounced back from each of these setbacks 
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. now it's time to see if they can sustain that success without any major setbacks 
. And let's not forget Carson Wentz's knee injury 
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and that's what's kept them going throughout these tough seasons. They've had their ups and downs, but they've always managed to come out on top 
It's like he was just waiting for an excuse to sit out or something. Anyway, I think the Eagles' struggles are actually a good sign that they're not complacent and will keep pushing themselves to be better. 
. On the bright side, their defense has been looking pretty solid lately 