PHLY Philadelphia Eagles Podcast Fran Duffy explains what’s up with Saquon Barkley and the 4-0 Eagles’ lackluster running game
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Sep 29, 2025 Fran Duffy, an NFL analyst and film specialist, dives deep into the Eagles' running game and Saquon Barkley’s struggles. He breaks down key plays and execution issues that have hindered both players, highlighting bad luck and timing mishaps. The conversation shifts to A.J. Brown's frustrations and Jalen Hurts' second-half accuracy drop. Duffy explores the implications of play-action usage and the need for a more pass-oriented approach, while evaluating the defense's performance and the potential scrutiny from officials. Tune in for an insightful analysis!
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Possible Over-Correction Toward Conservatism
- The offense may be over-correcting to avoid high-variance plays after 2023's playoff run, becoming too conservative.
- That conservatism reduces passing attempts and creative shots, limiting explosive potential.
Use Hurts More To Level The Box
- Lean more on designed quarterback keeps and zone-read variations to even box counts and stress defenses.
- Use Jalen Hurts as a complementary rushing threat to open space for Saquon and receivers.
Surfacing And Leverage Failures Matter
- Small technical details in double-team 'surfacing' and guard/tackle angles repeatedly cost run plays.
- Mistimed strikes between linemen let defenders win leverage and collapse intended lanes.