The Eagles have lost two games in a row for the first time since 2023, thanks in part to a run of offensive ineptitude. En route to the Lombardi Trophy last season, Philly was humming, ranking eighth in the NFL in yards, seventh in points and sixth in EPA per play, per Next Gen Stats. This season, those rankings have plummeted (30th in yards, 15th in points and 23rd in EPA per play), and the Eagles’ offensive troubles have become a common topic around the team. Receiver A.J. Brown wants everybody to get “on the same page.” Quarterback Jalen Hurts says the offense is “searching for that identity of what we want to be.” Left tackle Jordan Mailata has blamed a lack of focus.

This week, members of the offense and first-year coordinator Kevin Patullo — who took over for Kellen Moore when Moore became head coach of the Saints — had what Patullo called “a good meeting,” with the OC adding that the unit is “in a good spot working forward.” And luckily for Philly, the offense has the horses to help the team quickly regain its Super Bowl form, once the QB and perimeter playmakers are able to show better communication and cooperation. If Hurts, Brown, DeVonta Smith, running back Saquon Barkley and tight end Dallas Goedert can become obviously aligned on the team’s offensive direction and approach to distribution, demonstrating improved chemistry, cohesion and connectivity, Patullo could develop a plan that keeps everyone involved in the action throughout the game. 

Ultimately, this is an ultra-talented lineup that should be able to move the ball in various ways against any opponent. Patullo could build around Barkley, Hurts and a potentially dominant O-line to punish opponents with a creative running game that mixes traditional downhill runs with RPOs, designed quarterback keepers and multiple “Tush Push” concepts. The OC could also tap into the playmaking talents of Brown, Smith and Goedert with a dynamic aerial attack that pushes the ball out to the perimeter.

There are simple schematic solutions available to the Eagles’ coaches. Week 7’s date with Brian Flores’ fierce defense in Minnesota will certainly present a challenge. But if the team can eventually re-establish its chemistry, a run at a repeat should be within reach.