A goal-line stand by the Rams protection kicked Philly’s demise into overdrive, however it really started, as soon as once more, with a dreadful begin to the second half. For the second week in a row, Philadelphia was held scoreless within the third and fourth quarters.
After getting into halftime with a 20-10 benefit, the Eagles (2-2) gained 19 yards on three third-quarter drives (10 performs), together with two three-and-outs and a turnover on downs at their very own 38-yard line.
The protection might solely maintain up for therefore lengthy earlier than the Rams figured issues out, whereas the Eagles discovered no options. It is past troubling that Philadelphia’s offense continues to regress in second halves of video games. Per Sumer Sports data, getting into the late-afternoon window, the Eagles are tied for final with the Miami Dolphins (0-4) in anticipated factors added (EPA) per play within the second half. For a group as gifted as Philly, that is inexcusable. It speaks to poor teaching — an incapability to make impact in-game changes, most prominently — that the problems come up week after week.
Head coach Nick Sirianni and the offensive workers’s continued failures price Philadelphia in Week 4. With a troublesome worldwide recreation towards the Jacksonville Jaguars subsequent Sunday, the Eagles could quickly discover themselves with a shedding document if they cannot discover a resolution to their second-half woes.
Worst quarterback efficiency: Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts
Whereas Philly’s teaching leaves loads to be desired, Hurts deserves his personal share of criticism after one of many worst begins of his profession. When factoring in his dashing totals and sacks, Hurts averaged a stunningly low 2.4 yards per play towards the Rams. He accomplished simply 12-of-27 (44.4 %) of his passes for 93 yards, together with 10 within the second half, whereas shedding 25 yards on 4 sacks and gaining 18 on 5 rush makes an attempt.
The previous Tremendous Bowl MVP was painfully mediocre by three video games, however Sunday marked his nadir. With Hurts enjoying the way in which he’s, the Eagles are extra pretender than contender.
Worst defensive efficiency: Indianapolis Colts cornerback Ahmad Gardner
Ahmad Gardner was as soon as chosen fourth general within the 2022 NFL Draft. Gardner was additionally as soon as acquired by the Colts for 2 future first-rounders. Throughout Sunday’s 30-13 worldwide win over the Washington Commanders (1-3), Gardner was beat badly by Commanders third-string quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis and broad receivers Dyami Brown and Treylon Burks.
No less than he supplied worth as a cheerleader.
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