The Eagles faced the Bengals in Week 8 of the NFL, seeking their fifth win against a Cincinnati team that had recently found its stride. The Bengals scored first with a methodical 17-play drive ending in a touchdown pass from Joe Burrow to Ja'Marr Chase. Philadelphia responded with a field goal, but struggled offensively against a robust Bengals defense. The matchup highlighted a clash between 2020 draft classmates Jalen Hurts and Burrow.