The Ringer's Philly Special Eagles-Commanders Takeaways with Shawn Syed!
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Dec 21, 2025 In this discussion, Shawn Syed, a sports analyst for SumerSports, dives into the Eagles' significant victory over the Commanders. He critiques the special teams' mishaps, including a fumble and missed field goals. The conversation shifts to Jalen Hurts' performance, pointing out his efficiency and key plays. They also tackle Nick Sirianni's conservative strategies and analyze the brawl that erupted during a crucial two-point conversion attempt. Plus, Shawn highlights Saquon Barkley's impressive late-game runs.
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Team Is Flawed But Legitimately Contending
- The Eagles' win felt 'even-keeled' despite flaws and situational issues in the game.
- Their overall record and defense make them a legitimate NFC playoff contender rather than a pretender.
Don't Assume Kicking Is Settled
- Monitor Jake Elliott's mechanics and health before relying on him in tight playoff games.
- Prepare contingency plans for kicking, as his season accuracy is well below league averages and risky in close matches.
Empty Sets Amplify Hurts' Strengths
- Empty formations and quick passes played to Jalen Hurts' strengths and opened the defense.
- The offense generated big chunks when Hurts got the ball out quickly and receivers had space in single-high looks.