The Eagles' house of cards was built on a foundation of discipline. For over a calendar year, that foundation held firm, producing a near-flawless record that felt as dependable as a classic rock anthem. On October 5, however, a familiar, unsettling tune began to play at the Linc.
It was the sound of self-inflicted wounds, a slow, painful melody of missteps that started softly and built to a devastating crescendo. The undefeated season was on the line, and the Eagles were their own worst enemy.
That crescendo arrived in the fourth quarter, capping a stunning 21-17 collapse against the Denver Broncos.