Eagles News: “Simply put, the Eagles win more when Jalen Hurts runs”

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Are Eagles’ struggles a result of what Jalen Hurts is not doing enough of? – The Athletic
Another major factor: Hurts has notably run less in 2025. His 88 rushes are on pace for his career low as a full-time starter. His involvement in zone-read concepts elevated the 2024 system, but such concepts have been less frequent in 2025. His usage as a dual-threat quarterback has been fundamental to the team’s success under Sirianni. Simply put, the Eagles win more when Hurts runs. He tied season lows with four rushes in losses to the Chargers and Chicago Bears, and he tied his career low of two rushes in a Week 5 loss to the Denver Broncos. Is the reduction due to the system, the quarterback or the situations? Sirianni insisted the QB-run concepts remain integral to the team’s offensive philosophy. He said the Eagles “had some runs called early” against the Chargers, “and they did a good job of stopping it.” Patullo said the same, adding that there were run-pass option plays in which Hurts “pulls and throws.” “I don’t think there’s a set number (of QB runs) we’re trying to necessarily push towards,” Patullo said. “It’s, ‘Are (the opponents) giving (the right look) to us? Does it show up? Is it in the plan?’ Then we, like, then we call it and see what happens with it.” “We always want that to be part of who we are and what we do,” Sirianni said. Apart from how the QB runs are down, they still are indeed down. That has meant Hurts is throwing more frequently. He has attempted 106 passes in regulation during Philadelphia’s three-game losing streak — the most of any three-game stretch this season.

Week 14 DVOA Ratings: NFC West Still Reigns Supreme – FTN Fantasy
You can also see the difference between some teams when you compare the early season to recent weeks. The Philadelphia Eagles are a very good example, with a big split when they had the bye week in Week 9. On offense, the Eagles have gone from 10.9% DVOA (ninth) in Weeks 1-8 to -13.9% DVOA (26th) in Weeks 10-14. But on defense, the Eagles have gone from 0.0% DVOA (15th) in Weeks 1-8 to -18.2% DVOA (fourth) in Weeks 10-14.

Eagles Injury Report: Lane Johnson on track to miss Raiders game and his backup was limited – BGN
Fred Johnson is a new addition to the injury report with an ankle issue. It seems like he got banged up during Thursday’s practice. It’s certainly not a good development for the Eagles if neither Lane Johnson nor Fred Johnson can play right tackle on Sunday. The team would be down to their third-string option at that point … and it’s probably Matt Pryor, who struggled and got benched in favor of Fred Johnson earlier this season. Pryor going up against Maxx Crosby? Yikes! We’ll find out more about this situation when the Eagles issue their final injury report on Friday.

Coop has no equal – BGN Feed Post Of The Day
[BLG Note: Cooper DeJean has been awesome this season.]

Eagles-Raiders preview: 5 things to watch – PhillyVoice
5) Can Jalen Hurts make the Raiders pay against stacked boxes? The Raiders stack the box more than any other team in the NFL, and by a wide margin. And, spoiler, that’s what they’re going to do against the Eagles with Jalen Hurts coming off a 4-INT performance on Monday night. There will be opportunities for Hurts to find A.J. Brown, DeVonta Smith, and Dallas Goedert down the field. This isn’t exactly high-level #analysis, but Hurts simply has to play better than he has over the last month. It’s probably also worth noting that it is going to be a nasty, cold-weather game. The forecast at kickoff is 27 degrees, with 14 MPH winds and gusts of 25 MPH, with 3-4 inches of snowfall expected early in the morning. So, you know, not ideal conditions for a slumping quarterback.

Game Review – LAC 22, PHI 19 in OT – Iggles Blitz
Nick Sirianni had a mixed night. The defense and STs played with the kind of urgency you need in December. They flew to the football. They played with good energy and emotion. The offense felt a bit different, but the execution wasn’t good. Sirianni always says mistakes start with him so…bad job Nick. Strategically I thought he was mostly good. The situation before halftime was the big exception. The Eagles were in FG range, but had 10 seconds and a timeout. You either throw deep or work the middle to pick up extra yards and make the kick easier. Hurts threw wildly out of bounds, gaining nothing. Jake Elliott then missed a 48-yd FG. That could have completely changed the game.

Rest of Philadelphia Eagles’ season can go one of two ways – ESPN
A little run to end the season would swing the public tide back in ’24’s favor. The attrition from a long championship season has shown up all year, most notably along a normally dominant offensive front. There’s been a dip in health and execution and discipline, and it’s fair to wonder if that will bite them at some point in the postseason despite all their talent. But the Eagles have a highly manageable close to the regular season, giving them ample opportunity to distance themselves from the team that collapsed and to forge a new identity altogether. Or, they could lose to the Raiders, and then, yeah, it really would be ’23 all over again.

NFL Week 15 picks: Upset and score predictions, matchup breakdowns for every game – NFL.com
Why Ali picked the Eagles: Hard to ask for a better get-right opportunity in 2025 than the Raiders at home. And the Eagles need to get right. Since the Week 9 bye, Nick Sirianni’s squad has struggled to show up on the scoreboard, ranking in the bottom-half of the league in several offensive metrics, including 29th in points per game (16.2). That’s a staggering double-digit drop-off from the 26.0 ppg they averaged before the break. Fortunately for Philly, the Raiders’ offense has somehow been even more inept during that span (league-worst 12.8 ppg). And that’s kind of how this contest breaks down, at least on the offensive side; the Eagles’ bad looks OK, relatively speaking. Go through the numerous matchup comparisons on NFL Pro, and it’s seemingly all four- and five-star advantages for Philadelphia. If a date with a 2-11 squad and its QB2 at the Linc can’t cure what ails this club … will anything?

Why did it take Eagles so long to get Britain Covey involved in return game? – NBCSP
“Hey, it’s never fun,” Covey said of riding the bench. “You see things on film that make you wish you could be out there. It took a few more games than I was hoping, but nothing surprises you anymore in the league. And I understood it would come at some point.” Covey was one of the NFL’s best punt returners in 2023 but missed most of 2024 with shoulder and neck injuries. When the Eagles didn’t tender him after the season, he signed with the Rams, got cut after training camp, and wound up back in Philly on the Eagles’ practice squad.

Philly’s first measurable snow of the season is looking likely during the weekend – Inquirer
It is likely to start around 1 a.m. Sunday and end not long after daybreak, with only an outside chance that it persists until noon, forecasters say. Temperatures throughout the day aren’t expected to get past 30, with wind chills in the teens. It may feel even colder if the Eagles lose to the lowly Raiders.

Greatest Trick Plays in Eagles History – PE.com
Yes, the Philly Special is included, but what else made this highlight reel of the greatest trick plays in Eagles history? Sit back and enjoy more than 12 minutes of moments that left opponents baffled.

Las Vegas Raiders must not let Philadelphia Eagles offense going – Silver And Black Pride
Block better: The Raiders’ offensive line has been an issue all season and it’s not getting better. Las Vegas has allowed four or more sacks in five straight games. The Eagles have a solid defensive front, so this could be a big problem if the Raiders can’t figure out a way to improve their pass protection.

Dak Prescott: We have to win every game, I root against Eagles anyway – PFT
Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott doesn’t need any extra reason to root against the Eagles. At 6-6-1, the Cowboys could still wind up as the NFC East champions this season, but winning their remaining games won’t take care of that on its own. The Eagles are 8-5 despite their current three-game losing streak, so they’ll need to continue dropping games if the Cowboys are going to leapfrog them before the end of Week 18. Prescott said that the team’s current situation isn’t giving him any extra motivation when it comes to pulling for Philly’s opponents.

NFC East update: Eagles’ third loss keeps Cowboys hoping – Blogging The Boys
Not much went right for Dallas in Week 14, but the Eagles stopped the bleeding with their Monday night loss to the Chargers. With the Cowboys’ best shot at making the playoffs now clearly in their own division, it’s more important than ever that we dive into the goings on of the NFC East. Philly’s third-straight loss pulled Cowboys Nation out of a state of mourning, following our own defeat last Thursday to the Detroit Lions. It kept Dallas’ goal of overcoming the Eagles’ two-game lead manageable, especially if Philadelphia’s losing streak is the beginning of a complete second-half collapse. Considering they just had one in 2023, going 1-5 in their final six games, it’s not an unreasonable scenario.

Commanders vs Giants Thursday Injury Report: Two players return to practice – Hogs Haven
Dan Quinn announced that Jayden Daniels wasn’t playing against vs the Giants yesterday. He returned from an elbow injury last week, but he reaggravated the injury when he was shoved to the ground after he threw an interception. Quinn said he is week-to-week, and Marcus Mariota gets another start. Daniels was throwing at practice, but was limited again today.

NY Giants edge defender to miss another game; Backup CB done for year – Big Blue View
Kayvon Thibodeaux will miss his fourth straight game for the New York Giants on Sunday. Thibodeaux, who has a shoulder injury has been ruled out against the Washington Commanders.

NFL playoff picture: What the Falcons win over the Bucs mean for NFC standings in Week 15 – SB Nation
The loss drops the Bucs to 7-7 and they head into Week 15 Sunday a half game back of the Panthers in the NFC South. The Bucs entered the game with a 70% chance of making the playoffs, according to The Athletic’s playoff simulator. The loss dropped their chances to 54% and eliminates them from competition for the No. 1 seed. The Panthers are facing the Saints in New Orleans on Sunday with a chance to take a full game lead in the division. Tampa travels to Carolina next week.

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