Eagles' Poor Performance in Final Game Raises Doubts About Franchise Future

Jalen Hurts dangled his injured finger while waiting for a tape job on the sideline and was rattled on an incomplete pass attempt, resulting in him being taped before returning to play. He went 7/16 for 55 yards and one interception.
The Philadelphia Eagles lost to the New York Giants 27-10 in their final game of the regular season.
Eagles' Poor Performance in Final Game Raises Doubts About Franchise Future

The Philadelphia Eagles lost to the New York Giants 27-10 in their final game of the regular season. Jalen Hurts dangled his injured finger while waiting for a tape job on the sideline and was rattled on an incomplete pass attempt, resulting in him being taped before returning to play. He went 7/16 for 55 yards and one interception. The Eagles finished with a record of 11-6, but their poor performance down the stretch raised doubts about the state of the franchise.



Confidence

80%

Doubts
  • Jalen Hurts dangled his injured finger while waiting for a tape job on the sideline and was rattled on an incomplete pass attempt, resulting in him being taped before returning to play. He went 7/16 for 55 yards and one interception.

Sources

39%

  • Unique Points
    • The NFL playoff schedule has been announced.
    • Jalen Hurts dangled his injured finger while waiting for a tape job on the sideline.
    • A.J. Brown crumpled to the ground with an injury after grabbing his right knee on the turf.
  • Accuracy
    • The Eagles lost to the Giants 27-10 in their final game of the regular season.
    • Hurts was rattled on an incomplete pass attempt and had his finger taped before returning to play. He went 7/16 for 55 yards and one interception.
  • Deception (0%)
    The article contains multiple examples of deceptive practices. Firstly, the title is misleading as it mentions 'Eagles news' but does not provide any specific information about the Eagles. Secondly, there are no injury updates on Jalen Hurts and AJ Brown in this article which contradicts what was stated in the body text.
    • There are no injury updates on Jalen Hurts and AJ Brown in this article which contradicts what was stated in the body text.
    • The title is misleading as it mentions 'Eagles news' but does not provide any specific information about the Eagles.
  • Fallacies (85%)
    The article contains several fallacies. Firstly, the author uses an appeal to authority by stating that Jalen Hurts and AJ Brown are both injured without providing any evidence or context for their injuries. Secondly, the author commits a false dilemma by presenting only two options for head coaches being fired when there may have been more candidates considered. Lastly, the article contains inflammatory rhetoric with phrases such as 'two more head coaches were fired' which is not an objective statement.
    • Jalen Hurts and AJ Brown are both injured
    • Two more head coaches were fired
  • Bias (0%)
    The article contains multiple examples of bias. The author uses language that dehumanizes the opposing team and their fans by referring to them as 'racist' and 'antisemitic'. This is an example of religious bias.
    • > Immediately, white supremacists online celebrated the reference to the racist and antisemitic conspiracy. <br> > GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy has been dog-whistling to supporters of extremist far-right ideologies and wild conspiracy theories like QAnon.
      • The Eagles are facing a team that is notorious for their racism, anti-Semitism and homophobia. <br> > The Eagles have faced criticism from fans who say the team has been too quick to dismiss allegations of racism against players such as Jalen Hurts.
      • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication
      • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
        The author has multiple conflicts of interest on the topics provided. The article discusses injury updates for Jalen Hurts and A.J. Brown, which could be seen as a conflict of interest if the Eagles are in contention for playoff spots or have a chance to make it into the postseason.

        74%

        • Unique Points
          • The Eagles lost to the Giants 27-10 in their final game of the regular season.
          • Jalen Hurts dangled his injured finger while waiting for a tape job on the sideline.
          • Hurts was rattled on an incomplete pass attempt and had his finger taped before returning to play. He went 7/16 for 55 yards and one interception.
        • Accuracy
          No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
        • Deception (30%)
          The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, it presents the Eagles as a team that has been struggling for weeks and lost their playoff spot due to injuries. However, this is not entirely accurate as they still have a chance at the No. 2 seed with help from other teams.
          • The article states that Hurts was injured but does not provide any details about his injury or how it affected him during the game.
        • Fallacies (85%)
          The article contains several examples of informal fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by citing the opinions of multiple people without providing any evidence or reasoning for their claims. Additionally, there are instances where the author makes a statement that is not supported by facts or data.
          • Eagles fans everywhere were doing the same to their televisions.
        • Bias (80%)
          The article contains multiple examples of bias. The author uses inflammatory language to describe the Eagles' poor performance and their fans' reactions. They also use loaded phrases such as 'worst game in coach Nick Sirianni’s three seasons', which is an exaggeration and not based on objective criteria.
          • The feeling I’m getting from this team is very scary right now,
          • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
            None Found At Time Of Publication
          • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
            None Found At Time Of Publication

          65%

          • Unique Points
            • Marcus Mariota is playing quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles.
            • The second half of the game between the Eagles and New York Giants has started, with the G-Men leading 24-0.
            • A.J. Brown is hurt and Jalen Hurts has been pulled from play due to injury.
          • Accuracy
            • Marcus Mariota intercepted on his first pass attempt as a starter for the Eagles.
            • Jalen Hurts dangled his injured finger while waiting for a tape job on the sideline.
          • Deception (30%)
            The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author uses sensationalism by stating that Marcus Mariota is awful and that the Eagles are laying an even larger egg versus the New York Giants. This statement exaggerates and misrepresents facts about Mariotta's performance and the team's overall play.
            • Marcus Mariota is awful
            • the second half is getting underway, and the Birds trail the G-Men by a 24-0 margin.
          • Fallacies (85%)
            The article contains several fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that Marcus Mariota is awful without providing any evidence or context for this claim. This statement is also a form of inflammatory rhetoric as it is meant to provoke strong emotions in the reader rather than provide objective analysis. Additionally, the article contains several examples of dichotomous depictions such as
            • Marcus Mariota is awful.
            • The Eagles are playing an even worse game now than they played in Week 17 versus the Cardinals.
          • Bias (85%)
            The author uses language that dehumanizes Marcus Mariota by calling him 'awful' and saying he is in at quarterback. The author also makes a comparison between the Eagles playing worse now than they did against the Cardinals which implies that their loss to the Giants was not as bad as it could have been.
            • Marcus Mariota is awful
              • The Philadelphia Eagles, one week after laying an egg versus the Arizona Cardinals, are laying an even larger egg versus the New York Giants. Oh, and Marcus Mariota is in at quarterback.
              • Site Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
                Geoffrey Knox has a conflict of interest on the topics of Marcus Mariota and A.J. Brown as he is an employee of The Philadelphia Eagles.
                • Author Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
                  Geoffrey Knox has a conflict of interest on the topics of Marcus Mariota and A.J. Brown as he is an NFL insider who covers the Philadelphia Eagles.