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Sirianni Backs Hurts, Deepens Involvement as Eagles’ Slide Exposes Offensive Failures

With the offense grading in the league’s lower tier, Nick Sirianni says he will stay hands-on to stabilize the unit.

Overview

  • Philadelphia fell to 8-5 with a third straight loss after a 22-19 overtime defeat to the Chargers, continuing a weeks-long scoring slump.
  • Jalen Hurts was charged with five turnovers — four interceptions and a fumble — including an overtime pick at the goal line and a rare sequence described in reports as an interception, recovery and fumble on the same play.
  • Nick Sirianni confirmed he increased his role in offensive meetings and will continue doing so, and he dismissed calls to bench Hurts as “ridiculous.”
  • Coordinator Kevin Patullo faces mounting public criticism highlighted by LeSean McCoy’s demand he be fired, and reports noted Patullo said vandalism of his home “crossed the line.”
  • Analytics tracked only eight offensive touchdowns over the past five weeks and national power rankings dipped, though sportsbooks still heavily favor the Eagles at home against the 2-11 Raiders in Week 15.