A.J. Brown calls out Kevin Patullo after Jalen Hurts grills Eagles' OC

It felt like watching a NASCAR pace car stuck in second gear. The Eagles’ offense sputtered, coughed, and nearly stalled before roaring back like it just hit the Daytona straightaway. Fans were clutching their Yuenglings, wondering if the Birds had forgotten how to fly.

Then, suddenly, the spark plugs fired, the turbo kicked in, and Lincoln Financial Field erupted like it was New Year’s Eve in South Philly. But behind the fireworks, tension simmered.

Jalen Hurts Had Enough

After a touchdown drive in the third quarter, Jalen Hurts lit into offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo and RB coach Jemal Singleton. Cameras caught Hurts standing over a seated Patullo. The QB wasn’t yelling, but he wasn’t asking about the weather either.

The incident, captured for all to see, laid bare the internal tensions simmering within the team. A moment that defined the game far beyond the final score. Then came A.J. Brown, who finally got fed—literally and figuratively.

A.J. Brown Sounds Off

After two quiet weeks, Brown exploded for 109 yards and a TD in the second half. But he wasn’t done. Postgame, he let it rip: "Me personally, I truly believe we've got so many good players on this team and at times you can feel like we're being conservative and I don't think it should be like that... Let your killers do their thing and play fast and play aggressive."

He elaborated further, emphasizing the wealth of talent at their disposal. "Not saying that we haven't been, but me personally that's what I would like. Obviously, we're going to run the ball and we're going to set up the run off the pass and the pass off the run, but we have a lot of good players and we should just let them go," said Brown. This powerful critique from a team leader underscores a significant philosophical divide.

For the first 30 minutes, the offense was historically bad. They managed a mere 33 total yards. The Rams, exploiting this timidity, built a commanding 26-7 lead. The change began with a simple yet profound adjustment.

They started throwing the ball downfield to their best players. Hurts connected with Brown on a perfect 38-yard dime, unlocking the offense. This was followed by a 33-yard touchdown to Dallas Goedert. Suddenly, the playbook was open, and the killers were set loose.

Eagles' Engine Finally Ignites

The comeback was a testament to raw talent overcoming schematic struggles. The defense, after a shaky start, made two monumental plays. Jalen Carter and Jordan Davis each blocked field goals, with Davis returning the final block for a game-winning touchdown as time expired. It was a win snatched from the jaws of defeat. The team’s resilience was undeniable, but the path there was fraught with self-created obstacles.

The Eagles are 3-0, but it’s an imperfect record. The offensive identity is unclear. The coaching staff seems hesitant, while the players are begging for aggression. This win papered over the cracks, but the issues highlighted by Hurts’ sideline outburst and Brown’s post-game comments won’t simply vanish. The road gets tougher, starting with a showdown against the unbeaten Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Can the coaching staff adapt and unleash its arsenal?

If Philly wants to keep stacking wins, Patullo might need to loosen the leash. Let Hurts cook. Let Brown feast. Let the offense breathe. Because talent ain’t the problem. So, it might just be the playbook.