The Philadelphia Eagles struggled defensively in their Monday night game against the Atlanta Falcons, compounded by missing key player Jalen Carter, who was benched for a disciplinary reason.

Carter, the Eagles' first-round draft pick in 2023, faced criticism for being late to a team-related event. He played a significant number of snaps but finished the game with only one tackle, as the Eagles allowed a crucial touchdown drive in the last minute.

Despite some pre-draft concerns about his work ethic, Carter had earned recognition for his performance in his rookie season.