The Ringer's Philly Special Eagles Film Review With Shawn Syed: Passing Game Woes and Vic Fangio’s Changeup!
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Sep 17, 2025 Shawn Syed, an analyst at SumerSports, joins Sheil Kapadia to dissect the Eagles' performance against the Chiefs. They delve into the problems plaguing the passing game early in the season, emphasizing the need for more variety in play-calling. The duo discusses the strategic use of tight end sets and Vic Fangio's aggressive blitzing approach. They also touch on Landon Dickerson's injury status and how these elements could influence the upcoming matchup with the Rams.
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Break Tendencies With Occasional Passes
- Monitor and reduce predictable formation tendencies by inserting pass plays from heavy sets and pistol.
- Break the script regularly so defensive coordinators can't pare their call sheet to your looks.
Hurts' Calm Under Blitz Pressure
- Patrick Mahomes was heavily blitzed and pressured, yet Jalen Hurts handled blitz situations calmly and got the ball out.
- Hurts' composure against the blitz is a developing strength that masks some schematic passing issues.
Cameron Latu Surprise Red‑Zone Impact
- Sheil and Shawn singled out Cameron Latu's violent red‑zone block and fullback play as a surprise positive.
- That rep excited them as a cheap, physical upgrade worth expanding.