The Ringer's Philly Special Eagles Film Review: Vic Fangio's Masterpiece, and a Thrilling Debut for Jaelan Phillips!
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Nov 12, 2025 Shawn Syed, a football analyst from SumerSports, joins to dive deep into the Eagles' defensive strategies. He highlights Vic Fangio's brilliant game plan that stifled Jordan Love and discusses Jaelan Phillips' impressive debut, showcasing his impact on both pressures and run defense. The duo also tackles the performance of the Eagles' corners and linebackers, while pondering the lack of targets for A.J. Brown. Finally, they dissect the controversial fourth-down decision, raising questions about potential audibles on the field.
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Phillips Changes The Pass-Rush Equation
- Jalen Phillips instantly upgraded the Eagles' pass rush and created matchup nightmares by playing multiple roles inside and outside.
- Vic Fangio used Phillips' versatility to blitz, spy, and stunt, speeding Jordan Love and disrupting the Packers' timing.
Pass Rush Was A Collective Masterclass
- The Eagles generated pressure through coordinated fronts, stunts, and rotation rather than lone one-on-one wins.
- That collective approach consistently forced Jordan Love out of the pocket and limited his effectiveness.
Fangio Recentered On Zone With A Strong Front
- Fangio returned to a zone-heavy, low-blitz scheme once the front legitimated itself, reducing reliance on exotic looks.
- Playing more standard zone allowed the defense to maximize its refreshed pass-rush strengths.