Philadelphia Eagles vs Raiders Preview, Can the Birds Avoid a Full Collapse?

The Philadelphia Eagles (8-5) are officially in crisis mode, reeling from three straight brutal losses that have left the team looking lost, leaderless, and prone to massive mistakes. The question hanging over the entire city is: Can the Birds avoid a full, season-ending collapse?

This Week 15 home game against the struggling Las Vegas Raiders (2-11) is no longer a guaranteed win; it's a test of the team's mental toughness and ability to execute the fundamentals.

The Pressure is On Jalen Hurts
After a five-turnover performance, Jalen Hurts has the toughest assignment of his career: stabilize the offense and restore the team's confidence. We analyze the critical need for Hurts to clean up the crippling turnovers and simplify the passing game against a Raiders defense that still boasts star power in Maxx Crosby. Is this the week the Eagles finally rely on Saquon Barkley to establish the run and control the game?

Defense Needs a Healthy Hero
The defense has played valiantly, but they are worn down and hurt. With Jalen Carter (Shoulder) and Lane Johnson (Foot) both ruled OUT, we break down the severe impact on the defensive and offensive lines. The Raiders may be 2-11, but they are built to run the ball and could expose the run-fit issues that plagued the Eagles' defense over the last few weeks. We discuss how Jordan Davis and Moro Ojomo must anchor the line and how Jaelen Phillips needs to be a game-wrecker.

Battle in the Snow
This Sunday's game at Lincoln Financial Field is forecasted to be cold with light snow—a perfect recipe for a messy, low-scoring affair. We break down what this means for the offensive game plan, the importance of special teams, and why the team that avoids the catastrophic mistakes will win.

This is the most critical game of the season. Tune in for our deep-dive preview, injury analysis, and final predictions on whether Nick Sirianni and the Eagles can stop the bleeding and avoid a complete disaster!

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