PHLY Philadelphia Eagles Podcast Eagles Film Review: Fran Duffy looks for the bright side with Jalen Hurts & Eagles offense
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Dec 9, 2025 The discussion addresses Jalen Hurts' surprising five turnovers and the implications for the Eagles' offense. The hosts explore aggressive game strategies, highlighting missed opportunities and timing issues during critical plays. They break down successful downfield concepts versus the Chargers’ defense and examine the impact of empty formations. Additionally, there’s praise for the defensive performance, focusing on Jordan Davis' contributions and the pressure applied to Justin Herbert. The hosts contemplate the future vision for the offense, seeking balance between passing and a solid run game.
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First-Down Aggression Returned
- The Eagles' first-and-second-down playcalling looked more vertically aggressive after Nick Sirianni increased input on the game plan.
- Fran Duffy saw more designed intermediate and deep concepts instead of constant hitches, showing a different offensive feel.
They Kept Going For Chunk Plays
- The Chargers limited explosive plays, yet the Eagles repeatedly dialed up shot concepts and occasionally generated chunk plays.
- Fran notes they kept attacking downfield even when many attempts failed, indicating intent rather than pure conservatism.
Prioritize Securing The First Down Late
- Late in the game, prioritize high-percentage plays that secure a first down instead of chasing low-probability deep shots.
- Convert to safer, clock-management reads to force opponents to use timeouts and preserve winning sequences.