The Seahawks look to snap a four-game skid in Week 15 against the Philadelphia Eagles, who are on a two-game losing streak of their own. With Seattle looking to strengthen their playoff chances, here are six things to know about the Seahawks' Week 15 opponent ahead of Monday's meeting.
Eagles Defense: Looking To Get Back On Track
The 10-3 Eagles come into Monday's matchup with consecutive losses to the San Francisco 49ers and Dallas Cowboys. Philadelphia has been outscored 75-32 in their last two, while allowing 36.3 points per game defensively over their last three. The Seahawks defense ranks No. 27 in points per game allowed (24.5), while the Eagles defense comes in a position lower at No. 28 (24.7). Seattle's offense is tied for 17th in points per game (21.5), and finding ways to put up points against a struggling Philadelphia defense will be key to the Seahawks' success.
D'Andre Swift: Hometown Hero
The Philadelphia Eagles come into Week 15 averaging 124.5 yards per carry on the ground, led by Georgia alum D'Andre Swift. In April, the Eagles acquired the 2020 second-round selection via trade with the Detroit Lions. Born and raised in Philadelphia, Swift starred at St. Joseph's Preparatory School before heading south to Georgia for college. Now, after three seasons in Detroit, Swift has set career-highs in carries (178) and rushing yards (822) along with four touchdowns. In addition to averaging 4.6 yards-per-carry, Swift is just as dangerous as a receiving threat (36 receptions). Slowing down a key weapon in the Eagles' offense can help Seattle fare well in Monday's contest.
A.J. Brown: Primary Weapon
Eagles fifth-year wideout A.J. Brown has already recorded the fourth 1,000-yard season of his career through 13 games this season. On the year, the Ole Miss alum has 90 receptions for 1,258 yards and seven touchdowns, and he enters Monday's contest with seven 100-yard games, while serving as one of the league's most-targeted options. Brown is currently tied for sixth league-wide in targets with 131. In his last three contests, Brown has been targeted 35 times, with 13 in each of his last two games. Finding a way to neutralize one of the league's biggest rising stars will be a priority for Seattle on Monday.
Darius Slay vs DK Metcalf
Eleventh-year cornerback Darius Slay continues to be one of the league's most-disruptive defenders, tying for fourth league-wide in passes defensed with 15. In addition to those pass breakups, Slay has 57 tackles and two interceptions, including a pick-six.
Slay will matchup with Seahawks wideout DK Metcalf for the second time his career on Monday, in a matchup to watch. In 2020, Metcalf recorded 10 receptions for 177 yards against Slay and the Eagles in a 23-17 win. The rematch between the pair could be a big factor in the outcome of the contest.
Haason Reddick: Bringing the Pressure
Eagles linebacker Haason Reddick continues to blossom in Year 7, recording his fourth-consecutive double-digit sack season (11). In Week 14's 33-13 loss to the Dallas Cowboys, Reddick recorded his third multi-sack game of the 2023 season. The Temple alum has recorded 5.5 sacks in his last six games. Seattle's offensive line will be tasked with keeping another dominant NFC pass rusher in check during Monday's contest.
Jalen Carter: Rookie Sensation
Eagles rookie defensive tackle Jalen Carter has become a force for Philadelphia's interior defense in Year 1. The Georgia alum has 27 tackles, six tackles for loss, seven quarterback hits, 4.0 sacks, two forced fumbles and a recovery for a touchdown. Coming into Week 15, Carter ranks fourth-overall in rookie grading per Pro Football Focus (83.8), establishing himself through 12 games played as a pass rush threat and run stuffer, making himself a candidate for Defensive Rookie of the Year honors along with Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon. Seattle's interior offensive line will look to prevent Carter from being a disruption in the middle.
The Seahawks and Eagles face off on Monday, Dec. 18, 2023. Kickoff is set for 5:15 p.m. PT. Take a look back through history at the Seahawks' matchups against the Eagles.
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver secures this 23-yard pass from quarterback Dave Krieg pass for his 98th career touchdown in the opening game of the 1989 season in Veterans Stadium in Philadelphia, PA.
Seahawks quarterback Dave Krieg gets off a pass during loss to the Eagles in Philadelphia, Sept. 10, 1989. (AP Photo)
Herschel Walker (34) of the Philadelphia Eagles tries to avoid Tyrone Rodgers (91) and Jeff Bryant (77) of he Seattle Seahawks during the fourth quarter of their NFL game in Seattle, Dec. 14, 1992. (AP Photo/Bill Chan)
Quarterback Randell Cunningham (12) of the Philadelphia Eagles is unable to avoid the rush of Cortez Kennedy (99) of the Seattle Seahawks during the fourth quarter of NFL game in Seattle, Dec. 13, 1992. (AP Photo/Bill Chan)
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Rodney Peete (9) changes the play at the line as he looks at the Seattle Seahawks defense in the third quarter of Sunday's, Dec. 3, 1995 game in Seattle. Seattle won the game 26-14. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Quarterback Randell Cunningham (12) of the Philadelphia Eagles is unable to avoid the rush of Cortez Kennedy (99) of the Seattle Seahawks during the fourth quarter of NFL game in Seattle, Dec. 13, 1992. (AP Photo/Bill Chan)
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Seattle Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck (8) runs for a first down as Philadelphia Eagles' Shawn Barber gives chase in the first quarter Sunday, Dec. 8, 2002, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Seattle Seahawks' Jerramy Stevens catches an 11-yard pass in the endzone for a touchdown with Philadelphia Eagles' Brian Dawkins defending with 49 seconds left in the game in Seattle Sunday Sunday Dec. 8, 2002. The Eagles won 27-20. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)
Seattle Seahawks linebacker Lofa Tatupu uses the goalpost pad as a punching bag after returning a second quarter interception from Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Mike McMahon for a touchdown Monday night Dec. 5, 2005 in Philadelphia.(AP Photo/Miles Kennedy)
Philadelphia Eagles safety Brian Dawkins, left, keeps Seattle Seahawks' Shaun Alexander (37) from the endzone on a first quarter sweep Monday night Dec. 5, 2005 in Philadelphia. The run set up Seattle's first score, a pass to Seattle's Bobby Engram.(AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Seattle Seahawks D.J. Hackett (18) pulls down the pass to setup a touchdown from quarterback Matt Hasselbeck in the closing minutes of the first half as the Eagles's Michael Lewis,left, and Sheldon Brown, center, defend Monday, Dec. 5, 2005, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Tom Mihalek)
Seattle Seahawks' Deon Grant, left, tips the ball away from Philadelphia Eagles' Greg Lewis during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 2, 2007, in Philadelphia. The Seahawks won 28-24. (AP Photo/Rusty Kennedy)
Seattle Seahawks' Julian Peterson (59) meets Philadelphia Eagles' Brian Westbrook at the top of the pile to keep him from scoring from the 1-yard-line during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 2, 2007, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Rusty Kennedy)
Seattle Seahawks' Maurice Morris goes by Philadelphia Eagles' Sheldon Brown for a 45-yard touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 2, 2007, in Philadelphia. The Seahawks won 28-24. (AP Photo/Rusty Kennedy)
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Seneca Wallace (15) pitches off to running back Maurice Morris, right, with Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Trevor Laws closing in on the left during the third quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 2, 2008, in Seattle. The Eagles won 26-7. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)
Seattle Seahawks' Deon Grant, left, intercepts in the end zone in front of Philadelphia Eagles receiver DeSean Jackson and Seahawks' Marcus Trufant in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 2, 2008, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
SEATTLE - NOVEMBER 2: DeSean Jackson #10 of the Philadelphia Eagles is hit by Leroy Hill #56 of the Seattle Seahawks as he returns a punt at Qwest Field on November 2, 2008 in Seattle, Washington. The Eagles defeated the Seahawks 26-7. (AP Photo/Tom Hauck)
Seattle Seahawks' Marshawn Lynch, center, runs for a touchdown against the Philadelphia Eagles in an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 1, 2011, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Tarvaris Jackson under pressure from the Philadelphia Eagles defense in the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 1, 2011, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch (24) is tackled by Philadelphia Eagles free safety Malcolm Jenkins (27) and defensive end Fletcher Cox (91) during an NFL football game at Lincoln Financial Field on Sunday, December 7, 2014 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Seattle won 24-14. (AP Photo/Aaron M. Sprecher)
Seattle Seahawks cornerback Tharold Simon (27) runs the ball after an interception during an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on Sunday, December 7, 2014 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Seattle won 24-14. (AP Photo/Aaron M. Sprecher)
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jermaine Kearse (15) catches a pass in front of Philadelphia Eagles free safety Malcolm Jenkins (27) during an NFL football game at Lincoln Financial Field on Sunday, December 7, 2014 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Seattle won 24-14. (AP Photo/Aaron M. Sprecher)
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) tries to avoid a tackle by Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Marcus Smith, right, in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2016, in Seattle. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz fumbles as he is hit by Seattle Seahawks defensive end Cliff Avril in the second half of an NFL football game in Seattle. (AP Photo/John Froschauer, File)
Seattle Seahawks running back J.D. McKissic (21) catches touchdown pass during an NFL game between the Seattle Seahawks and the Philadelphia Eagles , Sunday, December 3, 2017, in Seattle. (Tom Hauck via AP)
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) prepares for the snap under center during a week 13 NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017 in Seattle. Seattle won 24-10. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett (16) catches a touchdown pass during an NFL game between the Seattle Seahawks and the Philadelphia Eagles , Sunday, December 3, 2017, in Seattle. (Tom Hauck via AP)
Seattle Seahawks' DK Metcalf (14) leaps past Philadelphia Eagles' Jalen Mills (31) and Ronald Darby (21) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Michael Perez)
Seattle Seahawks' Bradley McDougald (30) celebrates after intercepting a Philadelphia Eagles' pass during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Seattle Seahawks defensive players celebrate during the second half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
