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The Philadelphia Eagles’ path back to the Super Bowl has taken an unexpected detour. After a promising 4-0 start, consecutive defeats have raised doubts about their chemistry, leadership, and identity.
Inside the locker room, according to one insider, the atmosphere is “lost and defeated”, NFL Network reporter Mike Garafolo described the situation after Thursday night’s 34-17 loss to the New York Giants on October 9.
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The reporter was saying the team’s “vibe, body language, everything is off at this point”. As what once considered a confident and cohesive roster, now appear to be searching for answers both on and off the field.
Philadelphia’s collapse in Week 6 was particularly alarming as the offense, led by Jalen Hurts, could not sustain drives or generate explosive plays. The team went just 1-for-9 on third downs, a stark contrast to last season’s efficiency.
Issues with the offense
Hurts failed to connect effectively with star receivers A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith, while newly acquired Saquon Barkley struggled to find rhythm against his former team, leaving them starting down the barrel of back-to-back defeats.
After six weeks, the Eagles’ offense ranks 29th in the league at just 274.5 yards per game – a steep drop from their top-10 finish last season and the frustration is starting to spill into the open.
Reports surfaced of a tense meeting between Hurts, Brown, and Barkley in an effort to get the offense back on track; and initially, Brown dismissed rumors of the meeting but later admitted, somewhat vaguely, that “it sort of happened.”
Such uncertainty hints at underlying tension among the team’s leaders as Brown has also hinted at wanting a potential trade via social media. Meanwhile, the offensive line struggled to protect their QB or create space for the run game.
The problems go beyond Hurts, Barkley and Brown
Veteran tackle Lane Johnson didn’t mince words, labeling the offense “predictable” and while play-calling is part of the issue, the deeper problem may lie in communication and morale.
On defense, Philadelphia has failed to recapture the intensity that carried them to Super Bowl LIX as they missed tackles, poor coverage rotations, and inconsistent pass rushes have allowed opponents to exploit their weaknesses.
For a unit that prided itself on physicality, the recent performances have been uncharacteristically soft.
Still, rest alone won’t fix what’s broken.
Multiple veterans were reportedly silent postgame, some declining interviews – a notable departure from the team’s usual transparency.
Head coach Nick Sirianni now faces the challenge of restoring unity and belief in a group that once thrived on both as the Eagles remain one of the most talented teams in the NFL.
That serves hope for redemption, but talent alone doesn’t guarantee cohesion. If Philadelphia can’t rediscover its identity soon, their once-promising Super Bowl journey could unravel before midseason.
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