Eagles-Commanders Postgame Reaction: Eagles Squeak Out a Win and Remain Undefeated
Oct 2, 2023
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Eagles player Jalen Hurts joins Ben and Sheil to discuss his performance and the team's potential for Super Bowl. Concerns arise about defense, back seven struggles, and pass coverage. The decision to go for a double move touchdown is analyzed. Offensive analysis covers miscommunication with wide receivers and Devonta Smith's impressive catch. Rushing efficiency, football move names, and game performance are discussed. The Eagles' performance is assessed against other NFC teams. Hosts share insights on city names and upcoming episodes.
Jalen Hurts showed improvement in the Eagles' offense, but concerns remain about his pocket presence and decision-making.
The Eagles made questionable coaching decisions and the defense struggled in coverage, but managed to make plays when needed.
The Eagles demonstrated their ability to maintain composure in high-pressure situations, setting them apart from other teams and boding well for future success.
Deep dives
Offense shines but concerns about Jalen Hurts
The Eagles' offense had its best game of the season, with Jalen Hurts showing improvement. However, there are concerns about Hurts' pocket presence and decision-making. The running game struggled, but the passing game found its rhythm. Explosive plays were a key factor in the offense's success.
Questionable coaching decisions and defensive struggles
The Eagles made some questionable coaching decisions, including going for a touchdown instead of running out the clock before kicking a field goal. The defense had difficulty stopping the Washington Commanders, giving up big plays and struggling in coverage. Despite the concerns, the defense managed to make plays when needed.
Jake Elliott's reliability and missed opportunities
Jake Elliott's kicking was a highlight for the Eagles, providing a sense of reliability in crucial situations. The offense had missed opportunities, including settling for a field goal when they could have been more aggressive. The defense also missed chances to stop the Commanders on key drives.
Eagles show resilience and composure when facing adversity
The Eagles have demonstrated their ability to stay calm and composed when facing challenges during games. While other teams may panic or make mistakes, the Eagles have shown a remarkable ability to rally and regain control. In their recent game against a division opponent, they found themselves down multiple scores, but managed to stay focused and mounted a comeback. This ability to maintain composure in high-pressure situations sets the Eagles apart from other teams and bodes well for their future success.
Eagles defensive line performs well, but secondary struggles
The Eagles' defensive line has been a highlight of their performance, generating consistent pressure on opposing quarterbacks. In their latest game, they recorded five sacks and nine quarterback hits. However, despite the strong performance from the front line, the Eagles' secondary struggled to contain the passing game. With injuries sidelining some key defensive backs, the Eagles found themselves giving up big plays and allowing the opponent to move the ball easily through the air. The team will need to address these issues in order to maintain defensive excellence throughout the season.
The Eagles pull out a close victory at home in OT vs. the Commanders and improve to 4-0. However, there are some very concerning issues on both sides of the ball that Ben and Sheil have noticed. Has Jalen Hurts been playing at a level that can get the Eagles back to the Super Bowl? Will the defense ever fix its issues at the linebacker and safety positions?
Hosts: Sheil Kapadia and Ben Solak
Producer: Cliff Augustin
Music Composed by: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg