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Where will this Eagles season rank among the all-time worst?

There was a time when virtually every Eagles season was like this. Prior to 1988, the autumn was generally a depressing time in Philadelphia. There were very few seasons to celebrate. But since Buddy Ryan broke through with the first…

Published: Monday, 9 November 2026 at 7:17 PM
Where will this Eagles season rank among the all-time worst?
Key Things to Know
  • John Stolnis ranks the 2026 Philadelphia Eagles as the third-worst franchise squad of the past 40 years.
  • The Eagles dropped to a 2-7 record following a 19-11 defeat to the New York Giants.
  • Stolnis identifies the 1998 campaign under head coach Ray Rhodes as the worst Eagles season in modern history.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Following a 19-11 defeat to the Giants, the Philadelphia Eagles fell to 2-7 after suffering their seventh consecutive loss under head coach Nick Sirianni. Writer John Stolnis evaluates where the 2026 campaign ranks among the worst seasons for the franchise over the past 40 years, placing the current team third on his list behind 1998 and 2012.

Stolnis notes that the 1998 season under Ray Rhodes remains statistically the worst, while the 2012 campaign marked the end of Andy Reid's tenure. Analyzing metrics such as Simple Rating System and point differentials, Stolnis argues that Sirianni will likely be fired at the conclusion of the season, mirroring the fates of previous coaches during comparable franchise slumps.

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