Bears defeat Eagles, with The Eagles' offense facing boos as they leave the field: An examination of how Philadelphia's formerly strong unit has been struggling recently.

Jake Mozarsky

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Eagles offense booed off field in loss to Bears: How Philly's once-potent unit is failing as of late image

TL;DR

  • Philadelphia Eagles offense struggles significantly in 2025, falling short of championship expectations.
  • Third-down conversion rates and downfield passing plays are major issues for the Eagles' offense.
  • Rushing attack with Saquon Barkley is ineffective, with the offensive line underperforming.
  • Despite public outcry, Head Coach Nick Sirianni retains Kevin Patullo as offensive coordinator.

The reigning Super Bowl victors are struggling, particularly on the offensive side. Even with what's considered the NFL's priciest assembly of offensive stars, the Philadelphia Eagles's offense has fallen well short of expectations this 2025 season. The squad's capacity for big plays has diminished, and their previously dominant ground attack has grown ineffective. This pattern repeated itself as the Eagles were defeated by the Bears with a score of 24-15 on Friday.

The Eagles' winning record is largely due to their strong defense and timely plays, but their offense isn't performing at the top-tier, league-best standard that led them to a championship in the previous season.

Here’s where it went wrong on the offensive side of the ball on Friday.

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Eagles on third down

This season, Philadelphia has faced significant challenges on third downs, a problem that was evident once more on Friday. Converting only 4 out of 12 third-down attempts, Philadelphia continued to demonstrate its ongoing struggles in this area throughout the season.

Entering today, Philadelphia was bottom-5 in the NFL with a 34.6% conversion rate on third down.

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Eagles passing stats

This season, the Eagles' passing attack has suffered significantly due to conservative and predictable play-calling from new offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo, sparking considerable discontent. Critics point to the offense's heavy reliance on short, repeated routes, particularly the hitch, which has removed the explosive downfield plays characteristic of their Super Bowl championship season.

The team's difficulties with passing were particularly evident during their Black Friday game versus the Chicago Bears, a contest marked by a low score and poor play.

Jalen Hurts threw for 230 yards, highlighting the team's ongoing struggle to produce a steady aerial attack. Despite two touchdown passes to A.J. Brown, the Eagles performed below expectations against a strong defensive line, fueling fan worries about their capacity to compete with potent NFC opponents.

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Eagles rushing stats

Philadelphia also had difficulty running the ball on Friday. They accumulated just 87 rushing yards, while Chicago gained 281.

Even with Saquon Barkley, one of the league's most explosive running backs, the team's rushing attack is only 21st in the NFL, gaining a mere 110.5 yards per contest. Barkley's performance has been hampered by an offensive line that's no longer as dominant as it used to be, resulting in a per-carry average of 3.7 yards this season, significantly lower than his standout Pro Bowl year.

Due to the running backs' difficulties, the team has increasingly depended on Hurts for rushing yards, frequently via designed plays and the frequently used "tush push". Hurts has scored 8 rushing touchdowns this season, but the rushing yards from players other than Hurts are inadequate. This was evident when Hurts fumbled a tush-push near the red zone today.

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The Eagles' offensive standing for 2025

This 2025 season has seen a significant decline in the Eagles' offensive performance. The core problem lies in the striking difference compared to their previously potent unit. Patullo hasn't managed to reproduce the downfield threat and innovation of the coach before him, transforming what was once a league-leading passing team into an average one.

This season, Philadelphia's offense has seen a considerable decline in output, ranking them among the bottom half of the NFL in multiple important statistical areas.

Here were the Eagles’ main offensive rankings for the 2025 season before today’s contest:

  • Total Offense (Yards Per Game): 24th in the NFL (303.6 yards per game)

  • Scoring Offense (Points Per Game): 18th in the NFL (23.2 points per game)

  • Passing Offense (Yards Per Game): 23rd in the NFL (193.2 passing yards per game)

  • Rushing Offense (Yards Per Game): 21st in the NFL (110.5 rushing yards per game)

The team's standing sees a minor improvement due to their exceptional ball protection, as they lead the league with the fewest interceptions thrown (1) and hold the 6th spot in Turnover Margin (+6).

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Could the Eagles take away play-calling responsibilities from Kevin Patullo?

Even with significant public outcry and evident offensive difficulties this year, Eagles Head Coach Nick Sirianni has publicly announced that Kevin Patullo will retain his play-calling responsibilities. After the Week 12 collapse against the Cowboys, Sirianni stood by his offensive coordinator, informing journalists that he has "not considered making a change with Patullo" and believes the team possesses "the right people" in place.

Then, the "fire Kevin!" Chants rained down from the stands. The Eagles have invested more money in their offense than any other team in the league, yet they currently rank in the bottom half of the NFL in key metrics like total yards per game. As they head into the crucial final weeks of the season, the pressure is mounting on coach Nick Sirianni and Patullo to unlock the potential of Hurts, Barkley, and the receiving corps, or risk their Super Bowl title defense ending with a disappointing whimper.

Editorial Team