The Philadelphia Eagles emerged with a tight 24-22 victory over the Commanders, but their struggling run game is raising eyebrows. Despite Saquon Barkley’s late surge and occasional explosive runs, concerns about the interior offensive line persist, with Landon Dickerson and Cam Jurgens delivering a subpar performance that left Jalen Hurts under pressure and stunted the Eagles’ ground attack. Is the revamped offensive scheme too much for this veteran group, or does execution remain the core issue?
The Philadelphia Eagles emerged with a tight 24-22 victory over the Commanders, but their struggling run game is raising eyebrows. Despite Saquon Barkley’s late surge and occasional explosive runs, concerns about the interior offensive line persist, with Landon Dickerson and Cam Jurgens delivering a subpar performance that left Jalen Hurts under pressure and stunted the Eagles’ ground attack. Is the revamped offensive scheme too much for this veteran group, or does execution remain the core issue?
Questions linger on the defensive side as well, particularly around rookie Cooper DeJean. While DeJean excelled in safety and run support roles, he appeared vulnerable in man coverage against quick, twitchy receivers like Stefon Diggs and Antonio Williams. Will opposing offenses target this potential weakness moving forward, and can the Eagles shore up their pass coverage in the slot? The narrow win provides plenty of fuel for fans concerned about the Birds’ long-term prospects.