Nick Sirianni just confirmed Sean Mannion is absolutely still calling offensive plays for the Eagles, a decision that comes right after their crushing 25-14 loss to Carolina. That makes it four straight losses, plummeting Philly to a grim 2-4 record, and frankly, you gotta be asking some serious questions right now. Sirianni told The Philadelphia Inquirer’s Jeff McLane that he’s got confidence in all his coaches, including Mannion, and plans to spend the next few days figuring out how to fix this mess.
The Numbers From Carolina Don’t Lie: This Offense Is Broken
Look, the Carolina game was rough. Like, really rough. With Tanner McKee under center, the Eagles offense mustered a pathetic 222 total yards. You read that right. Twenty-two freakin’ two. Their ground game was nonexistent, logging a measly 35 rushing yards, and they punted the ball eight times. McKee completed 26 of 45 passes for 215 yards and a touchdown, avoiding an interception, but the team still averaged just 4.8 yards per attempt. On top of that, they gave up three sacks for 28 yards lost, and piled up 11 penalties for a brutal 84 yards, just completely killing any momentum they tried to build. Yeah, DeVonta Smith and Dallas Goedert did their part, snagging 13 catches for 136 yards combined, with Smith’s fourth-quarter touchdown briefly cutting the lead to 19-14. But then, classic Eagles, the very next offensive drive blew up with a bad snap, and an eight-yard deflected punt handed Carolina prime field position for their final, nail-in-the-coffin touchdown.
No Jalen Hurts, No Answers: Mannion’s Toughest Challenge Yet
Now, Sean Mannion has the unenviable task of trying to build a consistent offense with one arm tied behind his back. Why? Because Jalen Hurts is officially out for the season, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. That’s a gut punch, no doubt. Plus, there are other injuries, especially in the backfield, that are just compounding the problem. Sirianni sticking with Mannion keeps the play-calling continuity, sure, but it also puts a massive target on his back. The pressure is absolutely on Mannion and the entire offensive staff to turn Sirianni’s backing into something real. We’re talking sustained drives, way fewer mistakes, and actually putting up enough points to stop this team’s freefall. They are getting ready to face Dallas next, and honestly, if they don’t find some answers, and fast, this season is going to be over before we even hit November.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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