Eagles Benefit from Challenging Situation After Defeat to Cowboys
In the span of two weeks, what was once an aura of invincibility for the Philadelphia Eagles has now turned into an air of uncertainty.
The Eagles had a remarkable 31-game stretch of football since the start of the 2022 season, but things took a downward turn against NFC rivals. They suffered a tough 42-19 loss to the San Francisco 49ers, followed by a disappointing 33-13 setback against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday night.
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It seemed that the Eagles’ effort and intensity, combined with coaching malfeasance, couldn’t match lesser opponents. However, some fans refused to believe that the best roster in football was getting exposed.
Questions arose about why certain players were not performing well against different opponents, leading to criticism of the coordinators and coaching staff.
Despite the challenges, MVP candidate-turned-struggling quarterback Jalen Hurts remained hopeful, but the Eagles found themselves stuck in a mire of unimaginative offense and over-matched defense.
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There might not be any quick fixes, but the Eagles have enough in the bank to persevere in the coming weeks as the schedule eases. This is no easy fix, however. “To say I have the magic answer right now, I don’t think that’s realistic,” head coach Nick Sirianni said.
While the Eagles may find hope in the fact that veterans like Fletcher Cox are dedicated to getting things back on track, the blame game will continue until the stars start playing like stars again.
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Now, the Eagles must find the real leaders and elite players on their team to step up and turn things around. A strong finish to the season is crucial, as it would guarantee Philadelphia a division title and leave no room for error by the 49ers down the stretch.
Even in the face of adversity, the Eagles are protected by playoff privilege, but the pressure is on to find their footing and secure important victories as they head into the final stretch.
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