Nick Sirianni Backs Kevin Patullo Despite Eagles’ Offensive Performance
Philadelphia Eagles coach Nick Sirianni reiterated his support for offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo after another disappointing performance by the team, which contributed to the home loss against the Chicago Bears.The Philadelphia offense, which has the highest salaries in the NFL, and with star players like Saquon Barkley, A.J. Brown, DeVonta Smith and Jalen Hurts, has struggled. The team ranked 24th in total yards (303.6 yards per game), 23rd in passing (193.2), 21st in rushing (110.5) and 18th in points (23.2). The performance has been particularly low in recent games, averaging 15.5 points in their last four games, which includes two consecutive losses that have reduced their record to 8-4. Patullo was promoted to offensive coordinator this offseason to replace Kellen Moore, now coach of the New Orleans Saints. On Friday, the Eagles only ran 51 plays compared to the Bears’ 85 and struggled on third down (4 of 12) against a Chicago defense that ranked 27th overall. Barkley finished with 13 carries for 56 yards, marking the ninth time this season that the reigning Offensive Player of the Year has been limited to 60 or fewer rushing yards.We are not going to change the play caller. But we will evaluate everything. You win as a team, you lose as a team, and you try to evaluate everything, win, lose or draw, and improve from it. I have confidence in the whole group. I know he will keep going back to Kevin. If I thought it was one thing, I would make those changes. Obviously, there are many different things. I don’t think it’s Kevin.
Nick Sirianni
Jalen Hurts completed 19 of 34 passes for 231 yards with two touchdowns and an interception, as well as losing a fumble on a “tush push” attempt. It was his first game with multiple turnovers since Week 10 of 2024. Limiting turnovers has been crucial for the Eagles this season, along with Vic Fangio’s solid defensive play. However, Philadelphia allowed 281 rushing yards on Friday, as Kyle Monangai and D’Andre Swift became the first Chicago running back duo to each surpass 100 rushing yards since Walter Payton and Matt Suhey in 1985. With the NFC East advantage over the Dallas Cowboys (6-5-1) shrinking, the Eagles will look to take advantage of the mini-break before next Monday’s game against the Los Angeles Chargers to find a way for the team, and this offense, to get back to normal.This game was weird, it was different, it felt weird out there. I think we have to do a better job of keeping the series going… That’s something we have to address and improve. I don’t think anything big needs to change. The sky is falling outside the locker room, we get it, but I have the utmost confidence in the men in this locker room, including the coaches, and it will take all of us.
Saquon Barkley
We have to stay together. Stay committed to what the team is trying to achieve. In the end, nobody said it would be easy, and we have to accept the challenge. We have to embrace this moment and respond in the right way.
Jalen Hurts
