With the Eagles beginning preparation for the preseason finale, we’re handing out grades for a dreadful offensive performance

The Eagles’ defense allowed 15 first downs, 9-16 on third downs, and 331 total yards of offense to Cleveland in a 22-13 preseason loss at Lincoln Financial Field on Saturday afternoon. With Jalen Hurts and every key starter on offense sitting out, Philadelphia accounted for 88 yards of total offense and 55 yards through the air as an anemic offensive performance was highlighted by a dismal outing from a backup offensive line with several looming roster decisions.

With the Eagles beginning preparation for the preseason finale, we’re handing out grades for a dreadful performance.

QB – D

With Jalen Hurts and Tanner McKee resting, Philadelphia had 88 yards of total offense. Dorian Thompson-Robinson threw a pick-6 to former Eagles pass rusher KJ Henry that gave Cleveland a 19-13 lead in the third. Overall, Thompson-Robinson was 5-8 for 17 yards, while McCord was 8-16 passing for 47 yards.

RB: C-

With Will Shipley and Saquon Barkley resting, veteran running back AJ Dillon rushed three times for 7 yards and caught a pass for negative-14 yards behind a putrid offensive line performance.

Montrell Johnson managed 20 yards on six carries in his first preseason action.

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WR — D

When the offensive line struggles, it becomes a trickle-down impact. Darius Cooper had zero catches, while Terrace Marshall had two catches for 15 yards. Ainias Smith had two grabs for 19 yards.

TE –D

E.J. Jenkins had one catch for 12 yards, while Nick Muse had one catch for 7 yards.

Offensive Line — F

Brett Toth started at left guard before moving over to the center position. Drew Kendall started at center before he moved to left guard in the second half.

Darian Kinnard was solid at right guard, while Kendall Lamb started at left tackle. Right tackle Matt Pryor allowed Browns defensive end Isaiah McGuire to penetrate and sack Thompson-Robinson in the third quarter.

Defense – B

Andrew Mukuba returned an interception 75 yards for a score and recovered a fumble, and Jihaad Campbell had a sack, an impressive showing for the Eagles’ top two 2025 draft picks.