Eagles PFF grades: Best and worst performers from 35-31 loss to Cardinals

The Eagles no longer control their destiny for the No. 2 overall seed and NFC East after a 35-31 loss to the Cardinals at home.

In Jonathan Gannon’s return to Philadelphia, Arizona rushed for 221 yards, with James Conner logging 26 carries for 128 yards and one touchdown.

The Cardinals’ win put the Cowboys in the No. 2 seed entering Week 18, and a victory over Washington would give Dallas the NFC East.

With fans and pundits outraged by the loss, we’re looking at the highest and lowest-graded players via PFF. 

Best -- 1. Jalen Hurts

Dec 31, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) walks off the field after loss to Arizona Cardinals at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

PFF grade vs. Cardinals: 91.0

2. Julio Jones

Dec 31, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Julio Jones (80) catches 22-yard touchdown pass against the Arizona Cardinals during the second quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

PFF grade vs. Cardinals: 81.9

3. Brandon Graham

Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

PFF grade vs. Cardinals: 81.5

4. Sydney Brown

Dec 31, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles safety Sydney Brown (21) intercepts a pass and returns for a 99 yard touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals during the second quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

PFF grade vs. Cardinals: 80.9

5. Moro Ojomo

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PFF grade vs. Cardinals: 80.9

6. Lane Johnson

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – DECEMBER 31: Cam Jurgens #51 and Lane Johnson #65 of the Philadelphia Eagles warm up before the game against the Arizona Cardinals at Lincoln Financial Field on December 31, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

PFF grade vs. Cardinals: 78.1

7.A.J. Brown

Dec 31, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Julio Jones (80) celebrates his 12-yard touchdown with wide receiver A.J. Brown (11) against the Arizona Cardinals during the first quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

PFF grade vs. Cardinals: 77.6

8. Jalen Carter

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – DECEMBER 31: Jalen Carter #98 of the Philadelphia Eagles rushes Kyler Murray #1 of the Arizona Cardinals during the second quarter at Lincoln Financial Field on December 31, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

PFF grade vs. Cardinals: 76.7

9.Dallas Goedert

Dec 31, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert (88) spikes the ball after his touchdown catch against the Arizona Cardinals during the fourth quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

PFF grade vs. Cardinals: 75.9

10. Jason Kelce

Dec 31, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) runs a sneak play for a first down during the third quarter against the Arizona Cardinals at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

PFF grade vs. Cardinals: 75.4

Worst --1. Avonte Maddox

Dec 31, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Rondale Moore (4) is tackled by Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Avonte Maddox (29) in front of cornerback Eli Ricks (39) during the second quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

PFF grade vs. Cardinals: 29.5

2. Josh Sweat

Dec 31, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Arizona Cardinals running back James Conner (6) runs away form Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Josh Sweat (94) during the first quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

PFF grade vs. Cardinals: 38.7

3. Ben VanSumeren

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PFF grade vs. Cardinals: 41.4

4.Kelee Ringo

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – DECEMBER 31: Michael Wilson #14 of the Arizona Cardinals catches a touchdown pass against Kelee Ringo #22 of the Philadelphia Eagles during the fourth quarter at Lincoln Financial Field on December 31, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

PFF grade vs. Cardinals: 47.5