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Hurts Takes Accountability as 2–0 Eagles Confront Sputtering Pass Game

Philadelphia’s quarterback voices responsibility for a conservative, short-range approach that has yet to generate explosive plays.

Overview

  • Through two games, the Eagles rank 30th in pass attempts, 31st in passing yards and last in passing touchdowns, with scarce intermediate or deep completions.
  • Jalen Hurts has 253 passing yards on 75.6% completions at 5.6 yards per attempt with no passing touchdowns, and he said he is seeking “evolution” in the passing attack.
  • Offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo said the unit is trending in the right direction and still plans to push the ball downfield, pointing to game flow and protection as early constraints.
  • In Week 2, Chiefs coordinator Steve Spagnuolo blitzed Hurts on 64% of dropbacks, per Next Gen Stats, which forced quicker throws and limited downfield shots.
  • Coaches continue to stress ball security with zero turnovers so far, as Vic Fangio also noted Jalen Carter needs to round into better shape following limited practice reps.