Philly just took its fourth straight L, dropping the Eagles to a brutal 2-4 on the season. Dude, a fourth loss in a row is tough any time, but when you’re 2-4 with a tough NFC East gauntlet staring you down, that’s a whole different kind of pain.
The Numbers Are Getting Hard to Ignore
This game against the Panthers was rough, man, a 25-14 final that felt even worse if you watched it. The Panthers pretty much owned the clock, controlling possession for 34:48 and racking up 399 yards of offense. Meanwhile, the Eagles’ ground game was nowhere to be found, managing a paltry 35 rushing yards all game. Thirty-five! That’s just not gonna cut it in the NFL. And it’s not like the offense was protecting the quarterback either, letting three sacks happen. Plus, 11 penalties? That’s just shooting yourself in the foot repeatedly. It tells you everything about a team that’s struggling to execute.
Individual Efforts Couldn’t Save the Day
Look, it wasn’t all bad out there. DeVonta Smith, back in action, snagged seven passes for 75 yards and a touchdown. Dallas Goedert added 61 receiving yards. Those guys were making plays. But on the Carolina side, Chuba Hubbard went off for 120 rushing yards, and Bryce Young tossed two touchdowns. It was over when Tommy Tremble grabbed his second touchdown of the game, pushing Carolina’s lead back to 25-14 with just over six minutes left. Philly’s next drive? Stalled out. Just brutal. On top of that, the injury report is getting longer, with Nolan Smith out due to a concussion, Carson Steele with a shoulder issue, and Jordan Davis nursing an ankle injury.
Next up, the Eagles host Dallas next Monday night. Jalen Hurts is still on injured reserve, so no relief there. This team desperately needs to turn things around, and fast, before this season gets completely away from them.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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