The Philadelphia Eagles faced a surprising defeat at home against the Atlanta Falcons, losing 22-21 due to crucial errors in late-game situations involving players and coaching decisions.

Rookie cornerback Quinyon Mitchell took responsibility for his coverage lapses that allowed the Falcons to score the game-winning touchdown. Meanwhile, the defense, statistically one of the worst, struggled notably on this crucial drive.

Offensively, the Eagles' performance suffered from a lack of high-percentage passes, exacerbated by the absence of star receiver A.J. Brown, limiting scoring opportunities despite multiple red-zone visits.

The overall lack of impactful performances from recent high draft picks on defense added to the team's challenges, raising concerns about their ability to meet expectations this season.