The Ringer's Philly Special Eagles Film Review: Saquon, Patullo, and Myth-Busting With Shawn Syed!
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Nov 25, 2025 In this discussion, sports analyst Shawn Syed breaks down the Eagles' recent performance, focusing on their struggles against the Cowboys. He analyzes the run game, suggesting it suffers more from blocking issues than Saquon Barkley's performance. They debate if the coaching staff is underperforming and assess the impact of Andrew Mukuba’s injury on the secondary. The conversation previews the upcoming game against the Bears, considering matchup advantages and discussing offensive struggles that make the team feel fragile.
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Quarterback Runs Are A Strategic Tradeoff
- Turning up designed quarterback runs could restore offensive identity but raises injury risk.
- Sheil Kapadia frames this choice as a strategic tradeoff between urgency and preserving Jalen Hurts.
Pass More When The Run Is Failing
- Don't assume the Eagles got conservative after leading; they actually passed at a high rate.
- Sheil Kapadia cites a 96th-percentile pass rate over expected as evidence to keep attacking through the air when the run fails.
Early Offense: Timing And In-Breaking Routes
- Early success came from on-time throws and AJ Brown working in-breaking routes.
- Shawn Syed credits Hurts' timing and Brown's route adjustments for the three early touchdowns.