Eagles vs Bears instant observations: Run defense, lingering issues have officially started Birds' slide
The Eagles' woes are real as they fell to 8-4 after a crushing loss to the resurgent Bears. The Birds' inability to stop the run and mask their porous pass offense is an issue that needs addressing quickly.
Nick Sirianni's decision-making on Friday night was particularly puzzling, with the coach opting to take the clock to the two-minute warning before halftime and attempting a questionable fourth-quarter conversion attempt that ended in failure. This type of play-calling can be damaging to momentum and leaves one wondering if the Eagles' coach has lost his edge.
The Bears' 282-yard rushing performance was historic, with multiple backs reaching over 100 yards. For the Eagles, the lack of production from their interior defensive linemen was glaring, particularly after being exposed by a 142-yard rushing performance against an iDL unit that doesn't see much action elsewhere in the league.
Their inability to convert on third down and maintain possession also raised concerns about the team's overall ability to sustain drives. Jalen Hurts' inconsistent decision-making has led to turnovers, and his tendency to throw behind receivers like DeVonta Smith instead of targeting them in space is a glaring omission.
The Bears' aggressive approach against Sydney Brown was effective, with Caleb Williams finding him twice in the end zone only to have him jump over and secure two passes. The Chargers will likely employ a similar strategy, which could pose problems for the Eagles.
Britain Covey's decision to signal for a fair catch at the 8-yard line in the third quarter raised eyebrows among fans and observers alike, with many questioning his judgment on play-calling.
The overall takeaway is that this loss highlights the lingering issues plaguing the Eagles' run defense, pass protection, and ability to maintain possession. They'll have a chance to turn things around next week against the Chargers, but if they can't start winning games consistently, it may be too late for this season.
The Eagles' woes are real as they fell to 8-4 after a crushing loss to the resurgent Bears. The Birds' inability to stop the run and mask their porous pass offense is an issue that needs addressing quickly.
Nick Sirianni's decision-making on Friday night was particularly puzzling, with the coach opting to take the clock to the two-minute warning before halftime and attempting a questionable fourth-quarter conversion attempt that ended in failure. This type of play-calling can be damaging to momentum and leaves one wondering if the Eagles' coach has lost his edge.
The Bears' 282-yard rushing performance was historic, with multiple backs reaching over 100 yards. For the Eagles, the lack of production from their interior defensive linemen was glaring, particularly after being exposed by a 142-yard rushing performance against an iDL unit that doesn't see much action elsewhere in the league.
Their inability to convert on third down and maintain possession also raised concerns about the team's overall ability to sustain drives. Jalen Hurts' inconsistent decision-making has led to turnovers, and his tendency to throw behind receivers like DeVonta Smith instead of targeting them in space is a glaring omission.
The Bears' aggressive approach against Sydney Brown was effective, with Caleb Williams finding him twice in the end zone only to have him jump over and secure two passes. The Chargers will likely employ a similar strategy, which could pose problems for the Eagles.
Britain Covey's decision to signal for a fair catch at the 8-yard line in the third quarter raised eyebrows among fans and observers alike, with many questioning his judgment on play-calling.
The overall takeaway is that this loss highlights the lingering issues plaguing the Eagles' run defense, pass protection, and ability to maintain possession. They'll have a chance to turn things around next week against the Chargers, but if they can't start winning games consistently, it may be too late for this season.
so i was thinking about why the eagles are struggling right now... and i think it's cuz their run defense is super weak 
like they cant stop anyone from running straight at them. and their pass protection is all over the place too 
. it's like nick sirianni just kinda throws together plays without thinking about the consequences. and jalen hurts is just not making smart decisions out there 
. but you know what's even crazier? britain covey's gotta be some kind of genius for jumping over 2 passes 
. anyway, i think the eagles have a tough road ahead of them and if they dont start winning games, it's gonna be a long season 
. they need to work on protecting jalen hurts too, he's making some crazy decisions out there 
and nick sirianni needs to stick with a game plan that actually works 
. the bears played them so clean it was like watching a different team 
️. the eagles will bounce back but if they don't start winning more consistently, their season might be over before it even started 
. jalen hurts needs to work on throwing to devonta smith more often, that guy's open all the time 
...and britain covey's gotta get back to making good decisions on the field, not calling fair catches at weird times 
I'm loving the Bears' resurgence and their run defense is straight fire 
. The Eagles need to shore up their pass protection ASAP, or they'll be stuck in a rut like Jason Momoa's character in Aquaman 
And what's with Britain Covey's fair catch decision? I'd have taken the extra yardage myself 
. Jalen Hurts needs to focus on accuracy over brute force 
️. Eagles fans are getting anxious, but still got faith in their squad 
. They just need to get back to basics and stop giving away yards 
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... and Britain Covey's fair catch call? Idk, man 
... all in all, I think Philly just needs to buckle down and focus on their weaknesses 
, but then again, maybe they should just try something new 
... and what's with britain covey signaling for a fair catch at the 8-yard line? that's some rookie stuff 
and we'd always have that 'oh no, not again' feelin after the game 
i mean, it's like he's forgettin where we went wrong last season 
hope they figure it out before its too late this season 
i think sirianni's play-calling was super puzzlin' especially that 4th quarter conversion try lol what was he thinkin'? 
on the flip side, that bears' run game is straight fire! 282 yards is crazy! 