Power Rankings Roundup: The Eagles' Offense is a Mess, and It's Not Just Barkley
The Philadelphia Eagles' offense has been a joke this season. With the team ranking 10th among all NFL teams according to various power rankings, it's clear that something needs to change. But what exactly is wrong with this unit?
ESPN ranks the Eagles sixth, citing an "X factor" in running back Saquon Barkley. However, Jimmy says that if Barkley can get going, he'll help take some attention off of him as a runner, making it easier for defenses to respect Jalen Hurts on the ground.
Meanwhile, USA Today's power ranking puts the Eagles 11th, with WR A.J. Brown averaging just 47.7 yards and 3.9 receptions per game in wins, starkly contrasting his performance in losses.
Yahoo ranks the Eagles seventh, stating that they're getting less out of their offense than any team this season. The group is 19th in points scored, 24th in yards gained, and 22nd in success rate. Even their top players are performing below par.
The Athletic's power ranking puts the Eagles ninth, citing a "best-case scenario" where they can get sorted out by going back to basics. Unfortunately for the team, this is about as basic as it gets right now.
CBS ranks the Eagles seventh, criticizing their defense against the Bears and wondering what happened to the dominant unit that won the Super Bowl last year. Jimmy chimes in, pointing out that the offense couldn't sustain drives and put the defense back on the field repeatedly.
So, where does this leave the Eagles? According to an average of all six power rankings, they're currently ranked 8.3rd overall, with a trend that shows their ranking has been steadily declining over the past few weeks.
One thing is clear: Jalen Hurts needs to play better if the Eagles are going to have any shot at defending their Super Bowl title. The question is, will he and the rest of the offense be able to figure it out before it's too late?
The Philadelphia Eagles' offense has been a joke this season. With the team ranking 10th among all NFL teams according to various power rankings, it's clear that something needs to change. But what exactly is wrong with this unit?
ESPN ranks the Eagles sixth, citing an "X factor" in running back Saquon Barkley. However, Jimmy says that if Barkley can get going, he'll help take some attention off of him as a runner, making it easier for defenses to respect Jalen Hurts on the ground.
Meanwhile, USA Today's power ranking puts the Eagles 11th, with WR A.J. Brown averaging just 47.7 yards and 3.9 receptions per game in wins, starkly contrasting his performance in losses.
Yahoo ranks the Eagles seventh, stating that they're getting less out of their offense than any team this season. The group is 19th in points scored, 24th in yards gained, and 22nd in success rate. Even their top players are performing below par.
The Athletic's power ranking puts the Eagles ninth, citing a "best-case scenario" where they can get sorted out by going back to basics. Unfortunately for the team, this is about as basic as it gets right now.
CBS ranks the Eagles seventh, criticizing their defense against the Bears and wondering what happened to the dominant unit that won the Super Bowl last year. Jimmy chimes in, pointing out that the offense couldn't sustain drives and put the defense back on the field repeatedly.
So, where does this leave the Eagles? According to an average of all six power rankings, they're currently ranked 8.3rd overall, with a trend that shows their ranking has been steadily declining over the past few weeks.
One thing is clear: Jalen Hurts needs to play better if the Eagles are going to have any shot at defending their Super Bowl title. The question is, will he and the rest of the offense be able to figure it out before it's too late?
I think the Eagles' offense is like a messy puzzle 
- they've got all the pieces, but they can't seem to fit them together 
. Jalen Hurts needs to step up his game 
️ and get more consistent with his passes 
. A.J. Brown is averaging meh stats in wins and losses, so something's gotta change 
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. And Hurts needs to take what the defense gives him 
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. can't they just get some consistency goin on? i dunno, maybe i'm just a skeptical dude, but it feels like the eagles are stuck in neutral rn...
. Saquon Barkley can't seem to break free from defenders 
and Jalen Hurts needs to step up his game 
... 8.3rd overall? That's not good at all 
. The defense is still strong 
, but the offense needs a major overhaul 
... or they'll be out of the playoffs in no time 
. I'm all for going back to basics, like The Athletic said, but how hard is that?! They've got some top-notch players on their team and they still can't get it together 
. This is so frustrating! 
. It's frustrating to watch them struggle when they have so many talented players on the roster 
. If they can get that going, I think they might be able to right the ship and get back to last season's form 
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, I'm so over this whole power ranking mess 
. And don't even get me started on A.J. Brown 
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. The Athletic's best-case scenario is basically just saying "we'll get lucky and it'll magically fix itself" 
. Meanwhile, CBS is still wondering where that dominant defense went 
. Can we get some consistency from that offense already? 
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. Can't believe their ranking is steadily declining over the past few weeks 
. Maybe going back to basics isn't as easy as it sounds 
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. It's like they're trying to overcompensate and it's causing more problems than it's solving 
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. they need to reevaluate what type of offense they want and who's actually contributing to it. barkley is a game changer when he gets going but he can't do it alone 
meanwhile, saquon barkley's 'x factor' is more like an 'x problem' because even when he gets going, the rest of the team still can't keep up 
. They're 19th in points scored, which is like, super bad. And it's not just Barkley or A.J. Brown who's underperforming, the whole offense is struggling to get it together 
. Jalen Hurts needs to step up his game, but I'm not holding my breath. The offense is indeed a hot mess, and it's not just Barkley's fault (although, tbh, he can't even get going? 
. The defense is also an afterthought, which is weird considering how dominant they were last year 
. Jalen Hurts needs to step up his game, and ASAP 
. Saquon Barkley's a talented runner, but if he can't get going, the whole team suffers 
. They can't rely on their defense to bail them out all the time 
. If they want to defend that Super Bowl title, Hurts needs to be more consistent 
- Albert Einstein
. It's all on Hurts to step up now and lead this team to another championship, but I'm not holding my breath