# NFC Hierarchy/Obituary: Week 4

> Eagles plummet in NFC power rankings after Week 3 losses.
- Title: NFC Hierarchy/Obituary: Week 4 · PhillyVoice | Shortify
- Summary: Eagles plummet in NFC power rankings after Week 3 losses. The Eagles dropped to 2-1 in the NFC after a Week 3 loss to the Bears, with their offensive…
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- Source: PhillyVoice — https://phillyvoice.com/nfc-hierarchy-obituary-week-4-edition-2026
- Published: 2026-09-29T14:42:56.699+00:00
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## Eagles plummet in NFC power rankings
The Eagles plummeted in our weekly look at the nfc's power structure after week 3 losses.
## Week 3 NFL season results
Week 3 of the 2026 nfl season saw the cowboys and rams suffer brutal late-game losses while the eagles appeared on the decline.
## Buccaneers' third-down struggles
The Buccaneers were 2 for 17 on third downs against the Vikings, partly because baker mayfield was sacked 6 times.
## Baker Mayfield's injury
Mayfield dislocated his thumb and is going to miss some time, making the bucs' season worse.
## Cardinals' playoff struggles
The Cardinals last made the playoffs in 2021 and are 4-22 within the nfc west since then.
## Packers' offensive line issues
The Packers' offensive line had two best starters out against the falcons, including rt zach bakobewele and aaron banks.
## Falcons' Bijan Robinson
The Falcons have bijan robinson, a big, fast player who breaks tackles and runs with patience and vision.
## Commanders' upset win
The Commanders handed the reigning champion seahawks their first loss of the season in an upset.
## Giants' player losses
The Giants lost jaxson dart and brian burns, their most important and best defensive players, in week 2 and 3.
## Panthers' field goal miss
The Panthers threw a checkdown on fourth and 16, missing their last chance to tie the game against the browns.
## Cowboys' Brazil loss
The Cowboys lost in brazil to the ravens with multiple mistakes, including a pass interference call and time management errors.
## Saints' fourth quarter dominance
The Saints scored four fumbles and interceptions in their fourth quarters during the first two games.
## Eagles' screen pass drama
The Eagles ran a screen pass to devonta smith with 19 seconds left in the half, barely scoring a touchdown.
## Eagles' screen pass stats
The Eagles have gained -6 yards on 8 pass attempts to targets at or behind the line of scrimmage this season.
## Eagles' coaching decision
Nick Sirianni said they had plenty of time to get the clock stopped but chose a risky screen pass instead.
## Vikings' poor performance
The Vikings haven't gained 250 yards in a game yet this season, dead last in the nfl in yards per game.
## Key takeaway

The Eagles dropped to 2-1 in the NFC after a Week 3 loss to the Bears, with their offensive struggles highlighted by a risky screen pass that barely scored.