The Philadelphia Eagles' pass offense finally showed signs of life in their recent matchup against the Chargers, and now they'll be forced to build upon those encouraging performances. However, if head coach Nick Sirianni takes a cue from his own 2021 advice on growth through "growth under the soil," then the team may have a chance to flourish.
Sirianni's infamous flower analogy, which was initially met with ridicule but ultimately proved prophetic, could become the 2025 version of that growth story. The question is, can the Eagles sustain this momentum and take it to the next level?
In their preparation for the game against the Chargers, the Eagles' offense focused on flood concepts and other patterns designed to create more outlets on one side of the field, thereby outnumbering the defense and creating options in the voids that zone typically presents. The team's use of "21 personnel" – featuring two running backs and one tight end – allowed for a play-action game, which proved particularly effective.
On back-to-back snaps in the second quarter, quarterback Jalen Hurts hit tight end Dallas Goedert for 16 yards on the first snap and then found A.J. Brown for 22 more on the next, showcasing the team's ability to strike big plays against an excellent defense. The play design created a high-low concept between Goedert and DeVonta Smith that put stress on Chargers safety Elijah Molden, who struggled to wrap up Goedert and allowed yards after the catch.
While Hurts' four picks in the game were certainly concerning, his ability to find and hit receivers over the middle from newer route concepts gave them opportunities for YAC – yards after contact – that have been missing from the playbook all season. The 28-yard dime to Smith in overtime was a prime example of this, converting a crucial 3rd-and-16 against the Chargers' Cover 2 defense.
The question now is whether these advanced passing game concepts are simply a result of Hurts' growth and development or if they're a coincidence that can be replicated. The coaches will need to brainstorm and assess the root cause of the turnovers and other misfires, rather than making it an isolated issue attributed solely to Hurts' limitations.
The Eagles' pass offense has shown signs of life, but now they'll be forced to build upon those performances. If they can continue to develop their advanced passing game concepts and make adjustments to mitigate the mistakes, then this could become a turning point in their season.
Sirianni's infamous flower analogy, which was initially met with ridicule but ultimately proved prophetic, could become the 2025 version of that growth story. The question is, can the Eagles sustain this momentum and take it to the next level?
In their preparation for the game against the Chargers, the Eagles' offense focused on flood concepts and other patterns designed to create more outlets on one side of the field, thereby outnumbering the defense and creating options in the voids that zone typically presents. The team's use of "21 personnel" – featuring two running backs and one tight end – allowed for a play-action game, which proved particularly effective.
On back-to-back snaps in the second quarter, quarterback Jalen Hurts hit tight end Dallas Goedert for 16 yards on the first snap and then found A.J. Brown for 22 more on the next, showcasing the team's ability to strike big plays against an excellent defense. The play design created a high-low concept between Goedert and DeVonta Smith that put stress on Chargers safety Elijah Molden, who struggled to wrap up Goedert and allowed yards after the catch.
While Hurts' four picks in the game were certainly concerning, his ability to find and hit receivers over the middle from newer route concepts gave them opportunities for YAC – yards after contact – that have been missing from the playbook all season. The 28-yard dime to Smith in overtime was a prime example of this, converting a crucial 3rd-and-16 against the Chargers' Cover 2 defense.
The question now is whether these advanced passing game concepts are simply a result of Hurts' growth and development or if they're a coincidence that can be replicated. The coaches will need to brainstorm and assess the root cause of the turnovers and other misfires, rather than making it an isolated issue attributed solely to Hurts' limitations.
The Eagles' pass offense has shown signs of life, but now they'll be forced to build upon those performances. If they can continue to develop their advanced passing game concepts and make adjustments to mitigate the mistakes, then this could become a turning point in their season.
. It's crazy to think that a team's playbook has to adapt to new concepts and player development just to stay competitive. I mean, the Eagles' offense suddenly found its rhythm and then they're expected to sustain it? That's pressure, you know? And what if Hurts' growth isn't the only reason they're seeing these plays work out? Is it just a coincidence or is there something more to it?
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! I mean, that 28-yard dime to DeVonta Smith in overtime was INSANE 
! I've been saying for weeks that Hurts is a top-notch QB and now it's finally being shown on the field 
. But at the same time, those four picks are super concerning 
. I'm all about giving Sirianni credit for making some major changes to their game plan, but they need to iron out those turnovers ASAP 
. Can't wait to see how this plays out in the next game! I'm gonna be totally glued to my screen 
It just shows he's not afraid to be creative and try new things, even if people doubted him at first. And I love how they're experimenting with different formations like 21 personnel – it's making their offense more unpredictable and exciting to watch! The way Jalen Hurts is finding his receivers over the middle of the field is really smart... 
It's not just about throwing a lot of passes, but also about getting the right reads and timing. Fingers crossed they can keep building on this momentum and make some big plays down the stretch! 
...either way, it's about time we saw some progression from that offense. Flood concepts are always gonna be effective when executed properly 
. The Chargers defense was no slouch, so they earned this win. Now it's time to build on it and make the competition wish they were playing us again 
! The flood concept is genius and it's amazing how they were able to create those high-low reads with Goedert and Smith that stressed up the Chargers defense 
. The question now is whether these advanced passing game concepts are something he's developed naturally or if it's just because the coaches have tweaked the playbook to fit his strengths.
, but the Eagles' offense does seem like they're finally starting to flourish. If they can continue to build on this momentum and make adjustments to mitigate those turnovers, then we might be looking at a playoff contender 
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It feels like there's still some work to be done in terms of refining their passing game concepts and minimizing those turnovers.
i'm loving this article btw 
here are some stats that caught my eye 
meanwhile 21 personnel has been used in 75% of their plays this season 
the key will be to analyze what worked and what didn't and make adjustments to minimize those turnovers 
! They're finally breakin' out them flood concepts and gettin' creative with that 21 personnel. I drew a quick diagram to show what I mean:
can they please just figure out how to make the system work instead of relying on individual genius from Hurts? 
. jalen hurts is definitely improving under pressure, but can he sustain this momentum? i think the key is for him to develop that middle-of-the-field game 
4 picks in one game is still a lot, but that 28-yard dime to DeVonta Smith was crazy! 
The question is, can they keep this momentum goin'? I'm hopin' so, 'cause it'd be awesome to see the Eagles make a deep run in the playoffs. But Sirianni's gonna have to figure out why Hurts is makin' those turnovers and find ways to mitigate 'em. Can't just rely on the "growth under the soil" magic all season long 
. They need to keep innovatin' and adaptin' if they wanna stay ahead of the pack 
. Seriously though, if they can keep this momentum going and make some adjustments to Hurts' decision-making, they might actually have a shot at the playoffs. Fingers crossed! 
and it's making all the difference. but at the same time, hurts can't keep having 4 picks in a game lol what's going on? 
they've been building up throughout the season and sirianni's gotta keep tweaking it to get the most out of them. the key is to find that balance between risk and reward – if they can pull it off, this could be a total game-changer for the team 
keep seeing them make magic happen on the field. but hey, turnovers gotta get cut out too 
can't have the eagles blowing it all in a single game 
growth under the soil is just an excuse 4 them to keep throwing duds like Hurts' 4 picks in that game 