URGENT UPDATE: Philadelphia Eagles Coach Nick Sirianni just revealed critical insights following his team’s narrow victory over the Buffalo Bills. In a game where the Eagles held the Bills—ranked fourth in scoring offense—to just 12 points, Sirianni admitted his team’s offensive struggles, particularly in the second half, are an urgent concern.
After an impressive first half where the Eagles generated 174 yards of offense, the team fell flat with only 16 yards in the second half. Quarterback Jalen Hurts went 0-for-7 after halftime, leaving the Eagles scrambling. Sirianni took full responsibility, stating, “I have to help… I’ve got to help in that second half,” highlighting the need for better support for offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo.
The Eagles managed just one first down in the final two quarters and experienced four three-and-outs, possessing the ball for only 8 minutes, 45 seconds. Running back Saquon Barkley expressed the need for improvement, emphasizing, “It’s a lot easier to get better from a win,” but acknowledged the team must finish strong.
Sirianni insisted the team did not ease off the gas despite leading 13-0 at halftime. “You don’t start thinking about that until well into the fourth quarter,” he said, stressing the need for efficiency on first and second downs. “When drives don’t extend, obviously your yards are coming way down,” he added, sharing the blame for the lack of offensive productivity.
The Eagles have struggled to maintain consistent performance throughout games this season. Despite some strong outings against teams like the Vikings and Giants, they frequently falter after halftime, a pattern that has left fans and analysts questioning their ability to adapt.
As they prepare to face Washington in their regular-season finale this Sunday at 4:25 p.m., the Eagles are considering whether to rest their starters after locking up the NFC’s No. 3 seed or to push for the No. 2 seed, which would secure two home games in the playoffs. “Every team’s a little bit different. We will end up doing what we think is best for the team,” Sirianni stated, emphasizing the importance of a thoughtful decision in the coming days.
In other news, the Eagles have waived veteran long snapper Charley Hughlett following a brief stint on injured reserve. Kicker Jake Elliott had a solid performance against the Bills, going 2-for-2 on field goals. Meanwhile, punter Braden Mann excelled, averaging 55.4 yards on seven punts.
As the Eagles navigate these challenges, fans remain hopeful for an improved offensive strategy as they head into the playoffs. Stay tuned for further updates as this story develops.
