Eagles' Snap Count Analysis: What Went Wrong in Wild Card Round Loss to 49ers
The Philadelphia Eagles suffered a tough loss in the Wild Card Round, falling short against the San Francisco 49ers. With the season coming to an end, PhillyVoice breaks down the snap counts for each position group and provides analysis on what went wrong.
On offense, quarterback Jalen Hurts was under pressure all day, struggling with accuracy and throwing a few key interceptions. The run game, which had been effective in spurts throughout the season, stalled when the 49ers packed the box. Saquon Barkley still managed to rack up some yards on the ground, but his team couldn't find counter answers in the passing game.
The receiving corps was also plagued by inconsistencies, with A.J. Brown seemingly playing his last game as an Eagle and DeVonta Smith struggling to separate from defenders. Dallas Goedert was a bright spot for the offense, hauling in four catches for 33 yards and a touchdown, but that may have been his final performance in Philadelphia.
On defense, Quinyon Mitchell proved himself to be one of the team's best players, making key plays on both sides of the ball. Jalen Carter got pressure all day, forcing a quick throw on one of Mitchell's interceptions and ultimately helping to secure the win for the 49ers.
Three stars from the game include Mitchell, Carter, and Jordan Davis, who played a crucial role in shutting down Christian McCaffrey on the ground. For the Eagles, it was clear that they will be looking to make some significant changes in the offseason, particularly at quarterback and running back.
The game ball for this week's loss goes to none, as there were several players who had tough outings against the 49ers. However, Mitchell's outstanding performance earns him a special mention as one of the team's top players heading into the offseason.
As the Eagles head into the final stretch of the season, they'll have to regroup and refocus on making a push for the playoffs. With some key departures expected in the coming months, this could be an opportunity for some young players to step up and take on new roles.
The Philadelphia Eagles suffered a tough loss in the Wild Card Round, falling short against the San Francisco 49ers. With the season coming to an end, PhillyVoice breaks down the snap counts for each position group and provides analysis on what went wrong.
On offense, quarterback Jalen Hurts was under pressure all day, struggling with accuracy and throwing a few key interceptions. The run game, which had been effective in spurts throughout the season, stalled when the 49ers packed the box. Saquon Barkley still managed to rack up some yards on the ground, but his team couldn't find counter answers in the passing game.
The receiving corps was also plagued by inconsistencies, with A.J. Brown seemingly playing his last game as an Eagle and DeVonta Smith struggling to separate from defenders. Dallas Goedert was a bright spot for the offense, hauling in four catches for 33 yards and a touchdown, but that may have been his final performance in Philadelphia.
On defense, Quinyon Mitchell proved himself to be one of the team's best players, making key plays on both sides of the ball. Jalen Carter got pressure all day, forcing a quick throw on one of Mitchell's interceptions and ultimately helping to secure the win for the 49ers.
Three stars from the game include Mitchell, Carter, and Jordan Davis, who played a crucial role in shutting down Christian McCaffrey on the ground. For the Eagles, it was clear that they will be looking to make some significant changes in the offseason, particularly at quarterback and running back.
The game ball for this week's loss goes to none, as there were several players who had tough outings against the 49ers. However, Mitchell's outstanding performance earns him a special mention as one of the team's top players heading into the offseason.
As the Eagles head into the final stretch of the season, they'll have to regroup and refocus on making a push for the playoffs. With some key departures expected in the coming months, this could be an opportunity for some young players to step up and take on new roles.
I'm really bummed about how our QB situation ended up. Jalen Hurts just couldn't get into a rhythm all day & those interceptions were huge 
. I know Saquon Barkley's still got some magic, but we need to find ways to make him more of an impact in the passing game 
. DeVonta Smith was really struggling out there, he needs a wake-up call 
. Goedert's 4 catches were nice, but I wish he had more 
. On defense, Quinyon Mitchell was ALL OVER THE FIELD 
! Carter did his thing, keeping Jalen Hurts in trouble 
. We're gonna have to make some big changes this offseason, that's for sure 
. It'll be interesting to see what the young guys step up with some key departures coming 
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... I'm so disappointed in Jalen Hurts 
, he just couldn't perform under pressure 
, they didn't have a solid backup plan 
. A.J. Brown just seemed lost out there 
, and DeVonta Smith's separation issues were no joke 
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, saving the day with his incredible plays! And Jalen Carter was all over Christian McCaffrey 
... that interception was clutch 
. Jordan Davis is another player who stepped up 
. Now, let's see what changes they'll make in the offseason 
... maybe some fresh faces will bring new energy to the team 
. Jalen Hurts was getting sacked like crazy and A.J. Brown's last game as an Eagle was pretty cringeworthy 
. they need some major offseason work at QB and RB, for sure. Saquon Barkley's not even needed to do much when the passing game is a disaster 
he was all over the field making plays. gotta be looking forward to seeing what he can do next season 
. And can we talk about A.J. Brown's "last game" as an Eagle?! 
I don't know how he could have had it any worse. On the bright side, Saquon Barkley was still beast mode on the ground and Dallas Goedert stepped up big time with that touchdown catch 
. And can we give Quinyon Mitchell a raise already?! 
He was literally the only one out there making plays! Anyways, I'm still rooting for my Birds and I know they'll come back stronger next season 
And what's up with Saquon Barkley getting shut down when the 49ers packed the box? That's some advanced scouting right there. I'm thinkin' maybe they had an inside man... 
But for real though, it looks like the Eagles got outplayed in that game. Maybe they'll make some changes and come back stronger next season? 
especially with Jalen Hurts, he's such a talented QB but today just didn't go his way 
Quinyon Mitchell being one of the team's best players is no surprise tho 
he was all over that field 
. And can we talk about A.J. Brown? It looked like he was done after like 2 minutes 
. Anyways, Quinyon Mitchell's playmaking ability is insane 
And by the way, who thought it was a good idea to post this article on a Sunday night? It's like they want us to be stuck in traffic on the highway, unable to even get out and watch the game. 
Can they make some changes at QB and RB and actually get some consistency going into the offseason? 
. A.J. Brown's time with the Eagles is coming to an end 
. Can't say I'm surprised, though - his chemistry with Hurts just wasn't there 
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. We need to shake things up at QB and RB if we wanna make a push for the playoffs 
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] When you know you're gonna get sacked but still try to scramble 
. And on defense, they got destroyed in the run game - Saquon Barkley's yards after contact are insane 
. Jalen Hurts just couldn't seem to get anything going 
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