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Sirianni Keeps Patullo as Play-Caller After Eagles’ Collapse in Dallas

He points to a short week, 2023’s demotion fallout, plus broader execution issues.

Overview

  • Nick Sirianni said he has not considered taking play-calling from first-year coordinator Kevin Patullo and will not make that change now.
  • Philadelphia’s 24-21 loss to the Cowboys included a blown 21-point lead and zero second-half points, sharpening focus on the sputtering offense.
  • Former Super Bowl MVP Nick Foles criticized the scheme as too simplistic and said the timing and creativity of the play-calling have been lacking.
  • Coaches and analysts cited multiple factors behind the slump, including Lane Johnson’s absence, offensive line inconsistency, Jalen Hurts’ hesitance, Saquon Barkley’s reduced burst, penalties, and turnovers.
  • Sirianni referenced the 2023 Sean Desai midseason demotion as a cautionary tale and warned a late switch could disrupt operations during a short week, as the roster also absorbed Drew Mukuba’s fractured leg that requires surgery.