The Ringer's Philly Special Rams-Eagles Predictions and Mailbag With Zach Berman!
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Sep 18, 2025 Zach Berman, a National NFL reporter for The Athletic, joins to dive into the Eagles' upcoming clash with the Rams. The duo tackles concerns about the Eagles’ offense and the controversial ‘tush push’ play, speculating on potential rule changes. They discuss how a 3-0 record could shift narratives and analyze Jalen Carter's impact. The conversation shifts to lively listener questions and quirky anecdotes from Zach’s travels, making for an entertaining mix of football insights and light-hearted banter.
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Early-Season Sample Size Caution
- The Eagles view early-season struggles as a small sample and a period for finding identity rather than a crisis.
- Zach Berman stays cautious but not alarmed, noting wins mask issues until they resurface later in the season.
Coordinator Scrutiny And Hurts' Influence
- Kevin Patullo gets outsized blame because coordinator jobs in Philly are high-pressure and visible.
- Berman argues Jalen Hurts is the primary driver of the offense and must own improvements.
Zone Coverage Is The New Test
- Opposing teams have shifted to more zone coverage, which exposes the Eagles' current predictability.
- The key challenge is developing reliable zone-beating concepts to force defenses off zone looks.
