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Drew Brees Labels Eagles' Offense 'Most Boring' as Jeff Saturday Pushes Back

His First Take debut refocused attention on Philadelphia's run-heavy identity, including the polarizing 'tush push'.

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Nov 17, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans and Saints owner Gayle Benson and former New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees look on from the sideline before a game against the Cleveland Browns Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Brees criticized Philadelphia on ESPN by calling its attack the most boring, left Jalen Hurts off his early top-quarterback mentions, and still said the Eagles could "absolutely" win the Super Bowl.
  • Through three weeks the defending champions are 3-0 despite ranking 27th in total offense and 29th in passing yards, buoyed by a league-best red-zone touchdown rate and strong scoring efficiency.
  • A central flashpoint remains the goal-line 'tush push' sneak, which the NFL’s rules committee narrowly declined to ban in May and which some analysts describe as difficult to officiate.
  • Former center Jeff Saturday countered Brees’ view on ESPN’s Get Up, praising the Eagles’ offensive line and physical run game and noting they have piled up wins and a title with that formula.
  • The debate now shadows Philadelphia’s Week 4 visit to 3-0 Tampa Bay, adding scrutiny to how the Eagles balance aesthetics with results.