The Ringer's Philly Special Eagles Film Review With Shawn Syed: Saquon Explodes, and Patullo Cooks!
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Oct 29, 2025 In this discussion, guest Shawn Syed, a SumerSports analyst, delves into the Eagles' recent performance against the Giants. He highlights Eagles OC Kevin Patullo's innovative play designs, focusing on red-zone effectiveness and under-center strategies that enhanced their run game. The duo reflects on Jalen Hurts' impressive development and the defensive tactics employed by Vic Fangio that stifled the Giants. Additionally, they discuss the potential for roster changes and the emergence of young defensive players, making for an insightful look into the team's dynamics.
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Under‑Center Play Action Created Wide Middle
- Kevin Patullo revived under-center play-action and heavier personnel to create large mid-field passing windows.
- The run game and play-action are tied, producing space that opens easy completions for Jalen Hurts and receivers.
Mix Heavy Personnel With Play‑Action
- Use under‑center play action to force linebackers to commit and open the middle of the field.
- Mix heavy personnel with play‑action rather than relying solely on shotgun concepts.
DVOA Confirms Offensive Strength
- The Eagles' offense ranked top‑10 in DVOA after adjusting for a tough schedule.
- That suggests their season performance looks stronger than raw numbers imply.