2025 Eagles Offense Under the Microscope: Is the Passing Game Holding Them Back?
Alright, let’s get one thing straight: the Philadelphia Eagles are 2-0. They’ve stared down two opponents and walked away with a win both times. Fantastic. Now, can we talk about the elephant in the room? The Eagles’ passing attack looks about as explosive as a wet firecracker. Jalen Hurts is at the helm, A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith are on the roster, and yet, the offense is inching down the field like it’s stuck in rush hour traffic on I-95.
The team is winning, sure, but in a way that feels like they’re playing with one hand tied behind their back. Offensive Coordinator Kevin Patullo says they’re “trending in the right direction.” Trending where, exactly? Towards a style of football from 1957? Let’s break down this offensive masterpiece… or whatever you want to call it.
Is This Eagles Offense a Work in Progress or Just Broken?
Let’s be real, a win is a win, but how you win matters. The Eagles are putting up passing numbers that would make your grandfather’s high school team blush. We’re talking about an average of just 119 passing yards per game. That’s not a typo. In an era where quarterbacks sling it for 300 yards in their sleep, Philly is playing dink-and-dunk football.
Kevin Patullo, the first-time offensive coordinator, seems to be selling a vision of patience. “You want the offense to trend in the right direction,” he said. “And that direction is at the end of the season.” That’s a lovely thought, but at some point, you have to actually do something. Relying on the “Tush Push” and a prayer isn’t a sustainable model for a Super Bowl contender. We’re two games in, and the offense looks predictable and, frankly, boring.
Where Have All the Deep Balls Gone?
Remember when Philadelphia had an air attack that could stretch the field? Good times. Through two games, Jalen Hurts has completed exactly one pass beyond 10 air yards against the Chiefs and one against the Cowboys. That’s it. For a team boasting the likes of A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith, that’s just malpractice.
Against the Chiefs, Hurts was blitzed on a staggering 64% of his dropbacks, forcing him to get the ball out quicker than a hot potato. The average time to throw was a blistering 2.11 seconds. So, okay, the Chiefs brought the heat. But here’s the kicker: according to Pro Football Focus, Hurts is the only starting quarterback in the league who hasn’t even attempted an intermediate pass between 10 and 19 yards. It’s not just the deep shots that are missing; it’s the whole middle of the field. Is the playbook just three pages long?
Are the Eagles Becoming Too Predictable?
If you’re watching the Eagles and see Jalen Hurts line up under center, you might as well go grab a snack. Why? Because they run the ball a league-high 95.8% of the time from that formation. It’s not a tendency; it’s a broadcast announcement of their intentions. Patullo acknowledges these numbers, saying it’s “definitely on our mind” to break these tendencies. You think? Opposing defenses have probably noticed, too.
Hurts himself seems to be preaching calm. “The game isn’t necessarily won off fireworks,” he said. He’s right, but it’s also not won by letting defenses tee off on you because they know exactly what’s coming. This isn’t about padding stats; it’s about keeping defenses honest and opening up the entire offense.
The Bottom Line for the Eagles
Look, nobody’s panicking in a 2-0 locker room. But let’s call a spade a spade: this offense is playing with fire. They’ve managed to squeak out wins, but this conservative, ground-and-pound-by-necessity approach isn’t going to fly against the league’s elite. You have a franchise quarterback and two top-tier receivers. It’s time to take the training wheels off. Winning ugly is still winning, but championship teams don’t just win; they impose their will. Right now, the Eagles’ pass game is having its will imposed upon it. Something’s got to give, especially with the Rams coming to town this weekend.
