Eagles Soar into Week 4 Amidst Anthem Controversy and Offensive Woes

• by Shimanta Das
• October 1, 2026

The Philadelphia Eagles are making headlines both on and off the field as the NFL season progresses. Before Monday Night Football against the Chicago Bears, the national anthem was performed in an unusual way as part of the Bears’ Latino Heritage Month celebration, tied to their “Vamos Bears” initiative to engage Spanish-speaking fans. The event highlighted the league’s growing emphasis on cultural outreach, but the game itself delivered a starkly different narrative for the Eagles.

In a shocking upset, the Bears, led by third-string quarterback Case Keenum, dominated the Eagles 27-7. Keenum, 38, making his first NFL start in 1,009 days, delivered what ESPN called an “extraordinary” effort, exposing major issues in Philadelphia’s offense. The loss dropped the Eagles to 2-1 and raised concerns about their ability to contend in the NFC. CBS Sports noted that the Eagles’ offense is in “major trouble,” and PhillyVoice highlighted that Jalen Hurts, who was instrumental in the team’s 2-0 start, couldn’t compensate for the team’s overall struggles. Hurts, once seen as the go-to guy in key moments, now faces scrutiny as the offense sputters.

Looking ahead, the Eagles aim to rebound in Week 4 against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, October 4th at 1:00 PM. Fans can find information on how to watch, stream, and listen to the matchup. The team also released its Week 4 injury report, detailing player statuses for all 16 games. As the Eagles prepare for the Rams, they must address their offensive woes and regroup to avoid falling further behind in the competitive NFC East. With Hurts at the helm, the team hopes to rediscover the form that led them to a fast start and silence the growing doubts.