What Are the Roots of the Eagles’ Offensive Woes?

The results back it up. A.J. Brown’s comments sparked controversy following a win over the Buccaneers in Week 4. The Eagles completed zero (zero!) passes in the second half of that game, whilst Tampa Bay furiously stormed back. It was the only such occasion across the entire NFL over the last two seasons.

“I think it’s normal to have frustrations because of the standard we hold ourselves to,” said Brown. “To be honest, defense and special teams have been low-key carrying us.”

Apart from a gritty effort after the intermission against the Rams, the Birds have mightily struggled with mid-game adjustments from opposing defenses.

Not only are the playcalls ineffective, but they are also tardy. Philadelphia has struggled to get to the line time and again in 2025. Rushing from the huddle prevents Hurts from checking plays or processing defenses pre-snap. Their struggles have come at a historic rate.

Offensive woes have seeped into late-game breakdowns on the other side of the ball as well. The Eagles’ defense has played over 70 snaps in consecutive weeks. The offense has gone three-and-out in 47% of its drives in 2025. When the offense stalls, just as it did Sunday versus Denver, Philly defenders wear down.

Playcalling, scheme, or otherwise, it is not conducive to success.

The Easy Solution

Tough sledding offensively was a problem in 2024, too, with more of Brown’s remarks making headlines late in the regular season. But Moore’s adaptability throughout games and over the course of the season allowed the Eagles to hit their stride as the magnitude of games grew. Maybe Patullo is still finding his footing, but a stable solution sits in the shadows as well.

Nick Sirianni gave up his playcalling duties sometime during his debut season in Philadelphia, and has since left the onus on his coordinators– beginning with Shane Steichen, and continuing through Brian Johnson, Moore, and Patullo. During Sirianni’s time in Indianapolis, Frank Reich called plays.

While Sirianni has instead opted to focus on leadership, the constant turnover of voices in Hurts’s helmet is becoming increasingly burdensome. The prosperous have taken head coaching gigs elsewhere, and the unsuccessful have been let go. With no end in sight, the chain may need to be broken.

Exactly half of the league’s head coaches call offensive plays. Barring any shocking development, Sirianni will be in Philadelphia for the foreseeable future, after receiving a multi-year extension this offseason. With Hurts dealing with his sixth new playcaller in as many seasons, there may be no time better than the present.

Patullo is still learning the ropes and will take a different approach after the recent heaps of criticism. But the offense that boasts Pro Bowl talent at nearly every position has been lifeless and stagnant.

Last season’s trip to the pinnacle formed a kevlar vest around offensive struggles. And while they were excused due to an unbeaten start, the Eagles will be taking a long look in the mirror as they look to better utilize the many strengths of a painstakingly constructed offense.

If the problem persists, Philadelphia will have some tough decisions to make.