Eagles look to stay undefeated as they host the Broncos

Friday, October 3, 2025

The Philadelphia Eagles keep finding ways to win as the Denver Broncos are aiming to hand them that first loss this Sunday.

Coming off a lopsided rout over Cincinnati on Monday night, the Broncos (2-2) have a tough challenge with a short turnaround going to face the reigning Super Bowl champs.

The Eagles (4-0) needed a last-second blocked field goal to beat the Rams, and a blocked punt that was returned for a score helped them defeat the Buccaneers in a game where Jalen Hurts didn't complete a pass in the second half and the offense had minus-1 yard.

If Broncos QB Bo Nix avoids mistakes and J.K. Dobbins finds open holes to run, the Broncos have a chance to walk away with a win. They have a defense that can give Hurts, Saquon Barkley and the rest of Philadelphia's star-studded offense problems.

Nix threw for a career-high 326 yards against the Bengals last week. He threw for a pair of touchdowns and ran for another. For the season, Nix has passed for 861 yards and seven touchdowns.

A frustrated A.J. Brown wants more targets but he'll go up against AP NFL Defensive Player of the Year Patrick Surtain II.

The Eagles are 3 1/2-point favorites, according to BetMGM Sportsbook. Pro Picks sees a close one.

Broncos player to watch

RB J.K. Dobbins. Dobbins is off to a strong start in 2025, rushing for 323 yards and three touchdowns through four games. He ended Denver's 38-game drought without a 100-yard rusher by going for 101 yards on the ground in Monday's 28-3 win over Cincinnati.

Eagles player to watch

WR A.J. Brown. The three-time Pro Bowl wideout caught just two passes for 7 yards in Sunday's 31-25 win at Tampa Bay. He has totaled 151 yards this season, with 109 coming in the Week 3 win over the Rams. Brown did not speak to reporters after the win over the Bucs and posted a cryptic message on social media, prompting coach Nick Sirianni to reach out to Brown and then downplay any controversy publicly. But Brown's production against Denver will be worth watching.

Key matchup

Rams special teams vs. Eagles special teams. Philadelphia has scored on special teams in consecutive weeks, with Sydney Brown's 35-yard touchdown return of Cameron Latu's blocked punt against Tampa Bay getting the Eagles on the board first. That followed Jordan Davis' block of a potential game-winning field goal a week prior against the Rams, a play in which Davis returned it 61 yards for a TD.

Key injuries

Broncos: TE Nate Adkins (concussion) did not practice on Wednesday after leaving Monday's game against the Bengals in the fourth quarter. WR Marvin Mims Jr. (hip/ankle) was a limited participant on Wednesday.

Eagles: Philadelphia opened the 21-day practice window on Wednesday for LB Nakobe Dean (knee), who has been sidelined all season. TE Dallas Goedert (knee) did not practice on Wednesday. He missed Philadelphia's Week 2 win over Kansas City with a knee injury. All-Pro tackle Lane Johnson (shoulder) was a limited participant on Wednesday. He left Sunday's game against the Bucs with a shoulder injury. DT Jalen Carter (shoulder) also was limited in practice on Wednesday.