Eagles' Hurdling Effort Falls Flat Against Bears, Leaving Fans Frustrated.
The Philadelphia Eagles' Week 13 loss to the Chicago Bears left fans with more questions than answers. With a paltry possession rate of just one-third (54 snaps) in offense and an even more concerning defense, the team struggled to move the ball against the Bears' stout unit.
Quarterback Jalen Hurts was instrumental in the team's lack of success, throwing for a meager 48 yards on eight targets. A glaring example of this inefficiency came when facing a seven-man blitz, with five receivers on routes open and only DeVonta Smith being targeted. However, instead of taking advantage of this clear scoring opportunity, Hurts passed to Dallas Goedert, who found himself unattended in the end zone.
Despite having the talent needed to win games, the Eagles' offense continues to underperform under Hurts. The running game also proved ineffective, with Saquon Barkley's 13 carries for 64 yards being a stark contrast to his earlier performances this season when given ample opportunities.
At wide receiver, A.J. Brown led the team in snaps and production, with 12 targets for 132 yards. However, the rest of the receivers were less productive. DeVonta Smith, once again, failed to capitalize on a clear scoring opportunity.
Tight end Dallas Goedert saw significant time but was often used inefficiently by Hurts, resulting in wasted opportunities. The running backs, particularly Saquon Barkley, left many wondering why he remains a starter over younger talent like Will Shipley and Tank Bigsby.
The defensive line struggled to contain the Bears' offense, particularly in the run game. Interior defender Jordan Davis had a poor outing, repeatedly failing to wrap up ballcarriers.
On defense, linebacker Zack Baun played 87 snaps but failed to make an impact, while cornerback Reed Blankenship saw significant time despite allowing several catches on six targets for 24 yards.
In a lackluster effort that left fans disappointed, the Eagles' Week 13 loss to the Bears has brought into question whether this team is truly equipped to compete with top-tier opponents.
The Philadelphia Eagles' Week 13 loss to the Chicago Bears left fans with more questions than answers. With a paltry possession rate of just one-third (54 snaps) in offense and an even more concerning defense, the team struggled to move the ball against the Bears' stout unit.
Quarterback Jalen Hurts was instrumental in the team's lack of success, throwing for a meager 48 yards on eight targets. A glaring example of this inefficiency came when facing a seven-man blitz, with five receivers on routes open and only DeVonta Smith being targeted. However, instead of taking advantage of this clear scoring opportunity, Hurts passed to Dallas Goedert, who found himself unattended in the end zone.
Despite having the talent needed to win games, the Eagles' offense continues to underperform under Hurts. The running game also proved ineffective, with Saquon Barkley's 13 carries for 64 yards being a stark contrast to his earlier performances this season when given ample opportunities.
At wide receiver, A.J. Brown led the team in snaps and production, with 12 targets for 132 yards. However, the rest of the receivers were less productive. DeVonta Smith, once again, failed to capitalize on a clear scoring opportunity.
Tight end Dallas Goedert saw significant time but was often used inefficiently by Hurts, resulting in wasted opportunities. The running backs, particularly Saquon Barkley, left many wondering why he remains a starter over younger talent like Will Shipley and Tank Bigsby.
The defensive line struggled to contain the Bears' offense, particularly in the run game. Interior defender Jordan Davis had a poor outing, repeatedly failing to wrap up ballcarriers.
On defense, linebacker Zack Baun played 87 snaps but failed to make an impact, while cornerback Reed Blankenship saw significant time despite allowing several catches on six targets for 24 yards.
In a lackluster effort that left fans disappointed, the Eagles' Week 13 loss to the Bears has brought into question whether this team is truly equipped to compete with top-tier opponents.
This Eagles team just not clicking like it should be. Jalen Hurts is makin' some pretty weird decisions out there - what's up with that 7-man blitz pass to Goedert? It's like he's tryin' to do too much instead of lettin' his receivers make plays. And don't even get me started on the D line... Jordan Davis looked lost out there, it's like they ain't got a clue how to stop the run.
. Like, Jalen Hurts has so much talent but he just can't seem to get it together. I mean, that seven-man blitz and five receivers open for a touchdown? What's going through his head?! 
I'm so tired of watching Jalen Hurts throw away scoring opportunities 
. Like, what's going on with that 7-man blitz? You've got 5 receivers open and he still decides to pass to Goedert who's got the whole field to himself 
. And don't even get me started on Saquon Barkley, I mean I know he's a beast and all but does it really have to be him getting all these carries? Can't they mix it up for once? 
. This team needs some serious coaching overhaul, stat! 
. annd dont even get me started on the defense 
, they cant contain the run game at all! its like they're sleepwalkin thru these games 
. annd wut's up with Saquon Barkley? he's still gettin starts over those young RBs like Will Shipley n Tank Bigsby? its like they dont wanna give him a chance 2 prove himself 
. I want to see some changes behind center, ASAP.
And Goedert, Dallas, why are you always getting burned? 
️. A.J. Brown is killing it and the defense has some big names too 
. It just goes to show that you can't blame everything on Hurts or one bad game 
. They've got all the talent, but can't seem to execute 
. The defense wasn't much better 
, pronto!
- they have all the talent and resources needed to win, but somehow it just doesn't add up. Jalen Hurts' performance was like a classic case of "too little, too late" 
- the team had chances, but couldn't capitalize on them. It raises questions about whether the current leadership (in this case, coach Nick Sirianni) is making the right calls to get the most out of their players and maximize their potential. We need to hold our leaders accountable for making smart decisions that ultimately benefit the team... and we should be doing the same with our politicians! 