The Philadelphia Eagles' once-stellar offense has become an embarrassing liability, leaving their defense to bear the brunt of the team's lackluster performance. The usually reliable Jalen Hurts is struggling in the pocket, while the defense can't stop the run, and the play-calling has devolved into predictable and unimaginative decisions.
The Eagles' injuries are piling up on the offensive line, and Saquon Barkley, once a workhorse running back, is barely scraping by, producing half of what he did last year. The stats are brutal - in 12 games this season, the Eagles have been out-gained by their opponents in 10 of them, with only two wins coming against top-tier teams.
This season's numbers are an abomination compared to last year's team that won it all. In 2024, the Eagles had 6,242 yards of total offense, ranking eighth in the league, and played 1,114 snaps, third most in the NFL. But now, their defense is struggling, allowing more yards than any other team in the bottom-third of the league.
The Eagles' 32:21 time of possession was a hallmark of their championship season, but that's not happening this year. Instead, they're giving up an alarming 509 yards to opponents - more than 42 per game - and are running fewer plays (84) than their opponents, with the defense having to be on the field for more snaps.
This isn't new; the Eagles have been struggling with similar issues before. In 2023, they had a collapse that led to six losses in seven games, including an early playoff exit. The pattern is repeating itself, and if it doesn't change soon, there's no reason to believe the team can regain its footing.
The Eagles' offense needs a miracle turnaround if they're going to make a deep postseason run. But with their next two games against the Bears and Chargers looming, and then a pair of "easy" matchups against the Raiders and Commanders, it's hard to see a way out of this hole without a complete overhaul. The trend must be bucked; anything less would be disheartening for Eagles fans.
The Eagles' injuries are piling up on the offensive line, and Saquon Barkley, once a workhorse running back, is barely scraping by, producing half of what he did last year. The stats are brutal - in 12 games this season, the Eagles have been out-gained by their opponents in 10 of them, with only two wins coming against top-tier teams.
This season's numbers are an abomination compared to last year's team that won it all. In 2024, the Eagles had 6,242 yards of total offense, ranking eighth in the league, and played 1,114 snaps, third most in the NFL. But now, their defense is struggling, allowing more yards than any other team in the bottom-third of the league.
The Eagles' 32:21 time of possession was a hallmark of their championship season, but that's not happening this year. Instead, they're giving up an alarming 509 yards to opponents - more than 42 per game - and are running fewer plays (84) than their opponents, with the defense having to be on the field for more snaps.
This isn't new; the Eagles have been struggling with similar issues before. In 2023, they had a collapse that led to six losses in seven games, including an early playoff exit. The pattern is repeating itself, and if it doesn't change soon, there's no reason to believe the team can regain its footing.
The Eagles' offense needs a miracle turnaround if they're going to make a deep postseason run. But with their next two games against the Bears and Chargers looming, and then a pair of "easy" matchups against the Raiders and Commanders, it's hard to see a way out of this hole without a complete overhaul. The trend must be bucked; anything less would be disheartening for Eagles fans.
I'm worried about the Eagles' season, they're really struggling right now 
. Jalen Hurts is having an off year and their defense can't stop anyone 
. It's like they've lost momentum and it's hard to see them turning it around soon 
. They need a miracle turnaround, but with those upcoming games against the Bears and Chargers, I'm not feeling confident about it 
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. It's like they're not even trying anymore. I mean, 10 games and they've already been out-gained by their opponents 10 times? That's just embarrassing 
. And don't even get me started on Jalen Hurts - the guy's struggles in the pocket are real 
. If this offense can't turn it around, I'm not holding my breath for a deep postseason run 
. We need some major changes if we want to see the Eagles back on top again 
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. But now, it's like they're playing with 5th string guys out there 
. The stats are crazy bad, and their defense is getting destroyed every week 
. They need a total overhaul, maybe even some new coaches or something 
. I mean, 509 yards against opponents is crazy! That's like givin' up a whole bunch of presents 
to the other team. And don't even get me started on Saquon Barkley, what's happened to that guy? He was runnin' wild last year, now he's just tryin' to keep his head above water 
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. These Eagles need a spark, like a coach's chair gets a new seat 
or somethin'! They can't keep relyin' on their D-line to carry 'em through every game. I'm callin' it now: if they don't make some serious changes, they'll be sleepin' with the fishes 
... not in a good way 
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and man, I saw some crazy wildlife on the way - like, a deer literally crossing the highway right in front of me! 
Anyway, back to the Eagles... it's wild how injuries can completely flip the script on a team. Like, remember when Jalen Hurts was all hyped up last season? 
Now he's struggling and I'm not even mad about it 
Now it's just like they're goin' through the motions. All that injuries and stuff is a bummer too... you can't blame the defense, but Jalen Hurts should be able to step up more. They need some creativity on offense, ya know? Can't keep relying on Saquon Barkley, he's not gonna carry them forever 
. And don't even get me started on the play-calling... it's like they're just checkin' off plays from a playbook, no imagination at all 
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