FIRE KEVIN PATULLO

We don't need to pass for 250+ yards a game... but we could.

We don't need to rush for 100+ yards a game... but we could.

We shouldn't go 0-8 passing in ANY half... but we did.

We should run when we're up 14 pts in the 2nd half... but we didn't.

We should NEVER run just 1 time in a half... but we did.

We shouldn't run the ball when it's 3rd and long... but we do.

30th ranked Offense

#29 in third-down conversion % (~33.9%)

Second fewest 1st Down passes

2nd most 3 & outs (18)

32nd in 3 & out rate - worst since 49ers in 2005

28th in passing yards per game

25th in yards per game

27th in Play Action % on early downs

29th in throws within 2.5s

30th in throws past the sticks

2nd in most Punts per play

Fewest designed runs for Jalen Hurts in his career

On a Windy night they decide to throw downfield way too often - esp trying to force the ball to AJ.

The Eagles getting stuffed on third-and-one on their third drive. Why not use the Tush Push alignment there?

The play call after the Cooper INT.

The Eagles getting six points after blowing field position at the Lions’ 11, 48 and 43 on three of their first six drives.

On third downs the offense went 4-for-15, i.e., only ~27% conversion rate.

Analysts described this as their worst offensive performance in two years by EPA (expected points added) per drive

“Terrible spacing & alignment in the first half” → Opening drives with favorable position but minimal gain; slips/mis-reads on 3rd and long.

“Poor scheme & blocking failures lead to horrible run game” → Holding penalty kills big gain; rush numbers modest; inability to consistently move the chains.

“The pass game suffered from egregiously bad spacing and unclear assignments – which is systemic.” → Deep pass negated by penalty; third-and-16 situation where QB scrambles for a short gain; the offense produced only one TD; mis-execution in key moments.

“Defenders could sit in short-to-intermediate zones without fear of being beat over the top” → With the offense only achieving 272 yards and a low third-down rate, the Lions could afford to defend moderately without worrying about being gashed deep; plus the Eagles had few effective big plays to force the defense back.

Terrible spacing & alignment in the first half

On one drive they had a delay-of-game penalty before a third-and-12 at the Packers’ 27 later in the half.

The Eagles’ rushing numbers: 22 carries for 60 yards → 2.7 yards per carry.

On third-down conversions, they were 2-8

They had only 68 rushing yards.

Commentators noted the offense was “predictable” (formation, alignments) and lacked variation, making things easier for the defense

Defenders could sit in short-to-intermediate zones without fear of being beat over the top.

1 run in 2nd half when up 14 pts

Barkely avg 5.0 yards a carry in first.

No designed Runs for Hurts

With hurt O-Line - had Hurts drop back more.

Plays like this AREN'T in the playbook?!.

Seven drives, five ended in three-and-outs

zero-0-zip-zilch completions in the second half (0-for-8)

The offense reverted to predictable patterns in the 2nd half

Predictable passing game allowed corners to “sit on routes” given the lack of disguise

Underuse of empty formations hurt the run game.

Terrible spacing & alignment in the first half

Poor scheme & blocking failures lead to horrible run game

The pass game suffered from egregiously bad spacing and unclear assignments - which is systemic.

Defenders could sit in short-to-intermediate zones without fear of being beat over the top

Lack designed protection for Hurts

Overreliance on tight ends in the run game / bad personnel usage

Safe passing approach limited explosiveness.

Defenders could sit in short-to-intermediate zones without fear of being beat over the top

Lack of targets to AJ

Lack of passes downfield (nothing over 9 yards)

The offense had little variation in structure to force defensive adjustments.

Predictable call play allowed Dallas to stack Box and cause poor running attempts.