The questions surrounding the Philadelphia Eagles‘ sputtering offense reached a new level after their Black Friday loss to the Chicago Bears, but Nick Sirianni is refusing to abandon the man at the center of the criticism.
While frustration continues to mount among fans who see an offense stuck in neutral, the head coach’s public backing of offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo has become one of the most polarizing decisions of the season.
Sirianni faced the music after the 24-15 defeat that dropped Philadelphia to 8-4. The offense struggled to finish drives, failed to establish any rhythm and looked nothing like the group that once overwhelmed opponents with its versatility.
Yet for all the calls demanding a new playcaller, Sirianni made his stance clear.
“We are not changing the playcaller. But we will evaluate everything,” he said. “It is never just about one person. You win as a team, you lose as a team and you look at every part of it to get better from it.”
Patullo is not the problem
Sirianni went further, insisting the offensive issues are multifaceted. Jalen Hurts has battled inconsistency, and injuries along the offensive line have disrupted protection schemes that once defined the group’s identity.
The run game has stalled, removing a key part of the Eagles‘ balance. Defenses have also adjusted to Patullo‘s preference for quick throws and RPO concepts, often crowding the middle of the field and forcing Hurts into difficult throws outside the numbers.
“I have confidence in the entire group,” Sirianni said. “If I thought it was one thing, I would make those changes. Obviously it is a lot of different things. I do not think it is Kevin.”
Still, the numbers are difficult to ignore. Philadelphia is averaging only 18.7 points per game over the last month after ranking among the most efficient offenses in the league last season.
Drives have stalled in crucial moments. Red zone failures have become routine. Even their timing and spacing look disjointed.
That has left many questioning whether loyalty is hindering progress. Sirianni has long trusted Patullo dating back to their time together in Indianapolis, but the current slide has sparked debate over whether continuity is a luxury this team can afford.
A shrinking margin for error
Despite the turbulence, the Eagles remain in control of the NFC East. However, their lead is no longer comfortable.
Games against the Los Angeles Chargers, Las Vegas Raiders and Buffalo Bills await, along with two divisional showdowns against Washington.
With Dallas closing in behind them, the next month may determine whether Philadelphia enters the postseason comfortably or fights for a wild card spot.
Sirianni‘s decision sends a message about unity and belief, but it also raises the stakes. If the offense continues to sputter, the pressure will intensify on both coach and coordinator. Either way, the clock is ticking.
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