The Philadelphia Eagles are sitting at a brutal 2-4 right now, and believe it or not, the entire NFC East still feels wide open. But those “dark clouds” hanging over the Jefferson Health Training Complex? They aren’t going anywhere unless something shifts fast, starting with a massive divisional showdown against the Dallas Cowboys. This isn’t just another game; it’s a chance to completely reset their season and grab some serious momentum before their Week 10 bye. But for that to happen, a few key players, whose recent struggles have been putting pressure on the whole squad, need to show up in a major way.
Up Front, It’s a Total Mess
The Eagles’ problems have surfaced all over the field, from pass protection to coverage, and frankly, they can’t afford these issues to continue if they want to get back into contention. Take Jake Majors, their center. If the season ended after Week 6, his campaign would be remembered for one thing: that absolutely brutal bad snap that killed a potential go-ahead drive before it even had a chance. That mistake was bad enough, but his overall performance against the Carolina Panthers has raised huge red flags. Pro Football Focus slammed Majors with a 41.2 overall score, the absolute lowest offensive grade among Eagles players in Week 6. He allowed four pressures on 52 pass-blocking snaps in that game, including three quarterback hits and a hurry. Over the past two weeks, he’s surrendered eight pressures. That’s just unacceptable. Philadelphia needs stability on the offensive line, and another disruptive performance like that could absolutely wreck their quarterback’s day and torpedo the entire offense.
Then there’s Johnny Mundt, the tight end. Look, nobody expected him to be a massive part of the passing game, so his four catches for a measly 16 yards this season aren’t the primary concern. The real question is: is he delivering the blocking the Eagles brought him in for? Because if he’s not consistently making an impact in that role, his struggles become impossible to ignore. Mundt was credited with allowing a sack in Week 6 and has already committed three penalties this season. It makes you wonder: would this offense actually benefit from a tight end who offers more as a receiving threat? The Eagles have to make their offense harder to defend, and a player who can actually contribute in the passing game could be a huge missing piece right now.
Who’s Covering Who Out There?
On the defensive side, linebacker Jihaad Campbell isn’t a complete liability, but consistency is a massive problem for him, especially when he’s asked to cover opposing receivers. His coverage production has so much room for improvement, and those shortcomings are putting a ton of additional stress on the entire defense when opponents find favorable matchups. PFF has credited Campbell with allowing a staggering 19 receptions on 26 targets for 230 yards and a touchdown this season. And get this: he has yet to record a single pass breakup or interception. That means when quarterbacks target his coverage, they’re practically guaranteed a completion. Against Dallas, Campbell simply has to show better awareness and execution in coverage. The defense cannot afford these kinds of breakdowns anymore.
The Eagles have a chance to flip the script against Dallas, but it’s going to take more than a few standout plays. These guys, especially Majors, Mundt, and Campbell, need to prove that their recent performances don’t define their entire season. It’s a divisional game, momentum is on the line, and frankly, their season hangs in the balance. Every single snap against the Cowboys matters.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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