Losing back-to-back games was not something Eagles fans envisioned heading into the 2018 season, but that is the unfortunate reality after the team's 23-21 loss to the Vikings in Week 5.
A slow start put the team in a bind, but a strong second half not only helped the Eagles claw back into the game, but also produced some strong individual performances that deserve some attention.
Here are the nominees for the Toyota Player of the Week:
TE Zach Ertz
The Pro Bowl tight end was clearly the focal point of the Eagles' offense Sunday – he was targeted a team-high 11 times – and he did not disappoint, catching 10 passes for 110 yards.
Ertz's fourth-quarter touchdown was a thing of beauty that will likely be forgotten given that it happened at the end of a losing effort.
QB Carson Wentz
The man throwing Ertz the ball had himself a pretty good game as well. Wentz completed 24 of his 35 passes for 311 yards, two touchdowns and produced a quarterback rating of 115.3.
He also showcased his athleticism by escaping multiple sacks and running for 26 yards on five carries.
RB Wendell Smallwood
Smallwood's touchdown and two-point conversion gave the Eagles renewed life in the fourth quarter.
In total, Smallwood carried the ball three times for 27 yards and caught four passes for 44 yards.
Take a look at the best photos from the Eagles' Week 5 game against the Minnesota Vikings.
TE Zach Ertz
Philadelphia Eagles vs. Minnesota Vikings at Lincoln Financial Field on October 7, 2018
TE Zach Ertz
Philadelphia Eagles vs. Minnesota Vikings at Lincoln Financial Field on October 7, 2018
TE Zach Ertz
Philadelphia Eagles vs. Minnesota Vikings at Lincoln Financial Field on October 7, 2018
QB Carson Wentz
Philadelphia Eagles vs. Minnesota Vikings at Lincoln Financial Field on October 7, 2018
Michel Sproles honored by the Eagles before the game
Philadelphia Eagles vs. Minnesota Vikings at Lincoln Financial Field on October 7, 2018
Former Eagles offensive lineman Todd Herremans
Philadelphia Eagles vs. Minnesota Vikings at Lincoln Financial Field on October 7, 2018
G Brandon Brooks signs autographs for fans
Philadelphia Eagles vs. Minnesota Vikings at Lincoln Financial Field on October 7, 2018
RB Jay Ajayi
Philadelphia Eagles vs. Minnesota Vikings at Lincoln Financial Field on October 7, 2018
DE Chris Long and LB Nigel Bradham
Philadelphia Eagles vs. Minnesota Vikings at Lincoln Financial Field on October 7, 2018
DE Brandon Graham
Philadelphia Eagles vs. Minnesota Vikings at Lincoln Financial Field on October 7, 2018
WR Alshon Jeffery
Philadelphia Eagles vs. Minnesota Vikings at Lincoln Financial Field on October 7, 2018
RB Josh Adams
Philadelphia Eagles vs. Minnesota Vikings at Lincoln Financial Field on October 7, 2018
Philadelphia Eagles vs. Minnesota Vikings at Lincoln Financial Field on October 7, 2018
QB Carson Wentz
Philadelphia Eagles vs. Minnesota Vikings at Lincoln Financial Field on October 7, 2018
QB Carson Wentz
Philadelphia Eagles vs. Minnesota Vikings at Lincoln Financial Field on October 7, 2018
LB Jordan Hicks and TE Zach Ertz
Philadelphia Eagles vs. Minnesota Vikings at Lincoln Financial Field on October 7, 2018
DE Chris Long
Philadelphia Eagles vs. Minnesota Vikings at Lincoln Financial Field on October 7, 2018
CB Jalen Mills and TE Zach Ertz
Philadelphia Eagles vs. Minnesota Vikings at Lincoln Financial Field on October 7, 2018
S Malcolm Jenkins
Philadelphia Eagles vs. Minnesota Vikings at Lincoln Financial Field on October 7, 2018
DB Avonte Maddox
Philadelphia Eagles vs. Minnesota Vikings at Lincoln Financial Field on October 7, 2018
Philadelphia Eagles vs. Minnesota Vikings at Lincoln Financial Field on October 7, 2018
CB Ronald Darby makes a tackle
Philadelphia Eagles vs. Minnesota Vikings at Lincoln Financial Field on October 7, 2018
QB Carson Wentz
Philadelphia Eagles vs. Minnesota Vikings at Lincoln Financial Field on October 7, 2018
Philadelphia Eagles vs. Minnesota Vikings at Lincoln Financial Field on October 7, 2018
DE Michael Bennett
Philadelphia Eagles vs. Minnesota Vikings at Lincoln Financial Field on October 7, 2018
Philadelphia Eagles vs. Minnesota Vikings at Lincoln Financial Field on October 7, 2018
Philadelphia Eagles vs. Minnesota Vikings at Lincoln Financial Field on October 7, 2018
QB Carson Wentz
Philadelphia Eagles vs. Minnesota Vikings at Lincoln Financial Field on October 7, 2018
Philadelphia Eagles vs. Minnesota Vikings at Lincoln Financial Field on October 7, 2018
P Cameron Johnston
Philadelphia Eagles vs. Minnesota Vikings at Lincoln Financial Field on October 7, 2018
TE Zach Ertz
Philadelphia Eagles vs. Minnesota Vikings at Lincoln Financial Field on October 7, 2018
Philadelphia Eagles vs. Minnesota Vikings at Lincoln Financial Field on October 7, 2018
TE Zach Ertz
Philadelphia Eagles vs. Minnesota Vikings at Lincoln Financial Field on October 7, 2018
Philadelphia Eagles vs. Minnesota Vikings at Lincoln Financial Field on October 7, 2018
DB Avonte Maddox
Philadelphia Eagles vs. Minnesota Vikings at Lincoln Financial Field on October 7, 2018
WR Shelton Gibson
Philadelphia Eagles vs. Minnesota Vikings at Lincoln Financial Field on October 7, 2018
RB Jay Ajayi
Philadelphia Eagles vs. Minnesota Vikings at Lincoln Financial Field on October 7, 2018
DE Brandon Graham
Philadelphia Eagles vs. Minnesota Vikings at Lincoln Financial Field on October 7, 2018
DE Chris Long
Philadelphia Eagles vs. Minnesota Vikings at Lincoln Financial Field on October 7, 2018
TE Zach Ertz and WR Alshon Jeffery
WR Shelton Gibson and WR Nelson Agholor
DE Brandon Graham (right) and LB Kamu Grugier-Hill
Philadelphia Eagles vs. Minnesota Vikings at Lincoln Financial Field on October 7, 2018
DE Brandon Graham
Philadelphia Eagles vs. Minnesota Vikings at Lincoln Financial Field on October 7, 2018
DB Avonte Maddox
Philadelphia Eagles vs. Minnesota Vikings at Lincoln Financial Field on October 7, 2018
K Jake Elliott
Philadelphia Eagles vs. Minnesota Vikings at Lincoln Financial Field on October 7, 2018
RB Jay Ajayi
Philadelphia Eagles vs. Minnesota Vikings at Lincoln Financial Field on October 7, 2018
G Isaac Seumalo
Philadelphia Eagles vs. Minnesota Vikings at Lincoln Financial Field on October 7, 2018
QB Carson Wentz
Philadelphia Eagles vs. Minnesota Vikings at Lincoln Financial Field on October 7, 2018
TE Zach Ertz
Philadelphia Eagles vs. Minnesota Vikings at Lincoln Financial Field on October 7, 2018
QB Carson Wentz
Philadelphia Eagles vs. Minnesota Vikings at Lincoln Financial Field on October 7, 2018
TE Zach Ertz
Philadelphia Eagles vs. Minnesota Vikings at Lincoln Financial Field on October 7, 2018
QB Carson Wentz
Philadelphia Eagles vs. Minnesota Vikings at Lincoln Financial Field on October 7, 2018
Philadelphia Eagles vs. Minnesota Vikings at Lincoln Financial Field on October 7, 2018
RB Jay Ajayi
Philadelphia Eagles vs. Minnesota Vikings at Lincoln Financial Field on October 7, 2018
WR Shelton Gibson
Philadelphia Eagles vs. Minnesota Vikings at Lincoln Financial Field on October 7, 2018
Philadelphia Eagles vs. Minnesota Vikings at Lincoln Financial Field on October 7, 2018
RB Wendell Smallwood
Philadelphia Eagles vs. Minnesota Vikings at Lincoln Financial Field on October 7, 2018
Philadelphia Eagles vs. Minnesota Vikings at Lincoln Financial Field on October 7, 2018
CB Jalen Mills
Philadelphia Eagles vs. Minnesota Vikings at Lincoln Financial Field on October 7, 2018
TE Zach Ertz
Philadelphia Eagles vs. Minnesota Vikings at Lincoln Financial Field on October 7, 2018
WR Nelson Agholor
Philadelphia Eagles vs. Minnesota Vikings at Lincoln Financial Field on October 7, 2018
WR Alshon Jeffery
Philadelphia Eagles vs. Minnesota Vikings at Lincoln Financial Field on October 7, 2018
Philadelphia Eagles vs. Minnesota Vikings at Lincoln Financial Field on October 7, 2018
WR Nelson Agholor
Philadelphia Eagles vs. Minnesota Vikings at Lincoln Financial Field on October 7, 2018
QB Carson Wentz
Philadelphia Eagles vs. Minnesota Vikings at Lincoln Financial Field on October 7, 2018
TE Zach Ertz
Philadelphia Eagles vs. Minnesota Vikings at Lincoln Financial Field on October 7, 2018
RB Wendell Smallwood
Philadelphia Eagles vs. Minnesota Vikings at Lincoln Financial Field on October 7, 2018
Philadelphia Eagles vs. Minnesota Vikings at Lincoln Financial Field on October 7, 2018
QB Carson Wentz
Philadelphia Eagles vs. Minnesota Vikings at Lincoln Financial Field on October 7, 2018
Philadelphia Eagles vs. Minnesota Vikings at Lincoln Financial Field on October 7, 2018
RB Wendell Smallwood
Philadelphia Eagles vs. Minnesota Vikings at Lincoln Financial Field on October 7, 2018
WR Nelson Agholor
Philadelphia Eagles vs. Minnesota Vikings at Lincoln Financial Field on October 7, 2018
RB Wendell Smallwood
Philadelphia Eagles vs. Minnesota Vikings at Lincoln Financial Field on October 7, 2018
RB Wendell Smallwood
Philadelphia Eagles vs. Minnesota Vikings at Lincoln Financial Field on October 7, 2018
Philadelphia Eagles vs. Minnesota Vikings at Lincoln Financial Field on October 7, 2018
LB Nigel Bradham
Philadelphia Eagles vs. Minnesota Vikings at Lincoln Financial Field on October 7, 2018
Philadelphia Eagles vs. Minnesota Vikings at Lincoln Financial Field on October 7, 2018
LB Nigel Bradham
Philadelphia Eagles vs. Minnesota Vikings at Lincoln Financial Field on October 7, 2018
Philadelphia Eagles vs. Minnesota Vikings at Lincoln Financial Field on October 7, 2018
Philadelphia Eagles vs. Minnesota Vikings at Lincoln Financial Field on October 7, 2018
QB Carson Wentz
Philadelphia Eagles vs. Minnesota Vikings at Lincoln Financial Field on October 7, 2018
Philadelphia Eagles vs. Minnesota Vikings at Lincoln Financial Field on October 7, 2018
TE Zach Ertz
Philadelphia Eagles vs. Minnesota Vikings at Lincoln Financial Field on October 7, 2018
TE Zach Ertz
Philadelphia Eagles vs. Minnesota Vikings at Lincoln Financial Field on October 7, 2018
