Eagles Suffer First 2025 Loss With Passing Game Disconnect Against Broncos

The Philadelphia Eagles suffered their first loss of the 2025 season with a 21-17 defeat to the Denver Broncos, exposing significant issues in their passing game despite a strong start. Star receiver DeVonta Smith highlighted a lack of synchronization with quarterback Jalen Hurts, citing missed pre-snap signals that caused confusion among the receivers. A critical missed connection occurred late in the third quarter when Hurts hesitated on a deep pass to A.J. Brown, who slowed down, resulting in a lost touchdown opportunity that could have sealed the game for the Eagles. Hurts expressed confusion over Smith's comments about the communication breakdown, indicating a need for further discussion to understand what went wrong. Although Hurts threw for 280 yards and two touchdowns, the offense struggled in the second half, punting on four consecutive possessions as Denver mounted their comeback. The Eagles' offensive inconsistency has been an ongoing issue, now culminating in a costly defeat for the defending Super Bowl champions.