Eagles' Regressing Offense a Baffling Enigma, Given Talent and Resources
The Philadelphia Eagles' offense has been a mystery to many this season. Despite boasting one of the highest-paid units in the NFL, the team's performance on the field has been lackluster. In 2024, they ranked 29th in pass offense and 24th in total offense, with only one season of significant improvement since their Super Bowl championship campaign.
The Eagles' personnel situation is certainly favorable, with a Super Bowl MVP quarterback, NFL Offensive Player of the Year at running back, two Pro Bowl wide receivers, and an offensive line that features a future Hall of Fame right tackle. However, the team's struggles suggest that there may be more to their woes than meets the eye.
In fact, a review of hard-to-believe stats reveals that the Eagles' offense has been subpar compared to other teams with similar talent and resources. For instance, nine NFL teams, including two that didn't even make the playoffs in either of the last two seasons, have scored more points than the Eagles over the past two years.
Furthermore, the Eagles' inability to maintain a consistent third-down conversion rate has been particularly concerning. Despite being outgained by the team's offense, their division rivals Dallas and Washington have amassed more total yards over the past two seasons. The Eagles' struggles on this metric are not unique, as three teams with zero playoff appearances in the past two years – the Bengals, Rams, and Texans – have a higher third-down conversion rate than the Birds.
The team's yards per offensive play average has also been a concern. In 2025, they ranked 16th in YPOP, which is lower than their combined average over the past two seasons. The Eagles' struggles in this area are reminiscent of the 2012 Philadelphia team that finished with a terrible scoring offense and was ultimately fired by Andy Reid.
The Eagles' head coach, Nick Sirianni, acknowledged that his team needs to evolve as an offense. However, given the talent and resources available to them, it's hard to understand why they have regressed so significantly over the past two seasons.
One thing is certain – the search for a new offensive coordinator has become a pressing need for the Eagles. The question now is whether the team can find someone who can unlock their full potential and lead them back to the top of the league.
The Philadelphia Eagles' offense has been a mystery to many this season. Despite boasting one of the highest-paid units in the NFL, the team's performance on the field has been lackluster. In 2024, they ranked 29th in pass offense and 24th in total offense, with only one season of significant improvement since their Super Bowl championship campaign.
The Eagles' personnel situation is certainly favorable, with a Super Bowl MVP quarterback, NFL Offensive Player of the Year at running back, two Pro Bowl wide receivers, and an offensive line that features a future Hall of Fame right tackle. However, the team's struggles suggest that there may be more to their woes than meets the eye.
In fact, a review of hard-to-believe stats reveals that the Eagles' offense has been subpar compared to other teams with similar talent and resources. For instance, nine NFL teams, including two that didn't even make the playoffs in either of the last two seasons, have scored more points than the Eagles over the past two years.
Furthermore, the Eagles' inability to maintain a consistent third-down conversion rate has been particularly concerning. Despite being outgained by the team's offense, their division rivals Dallas and Washington have amassed more total yards over the past two seasons. The Eagles' struggles on this metric are not unique, as three teams with zero playoff appearances in the past two years – the Bengals, Rams, and Texans – have a higher third-down conversion rate than the Birds.
The team's yards per offensive play average has also been a concern. In 2025, they ranked 16th in YPOP, which is lower than their combined average over the past two seasons. The Eagles' struggles in this area are reminiscent of the 2012 Philadelphia team that finished with a terrible scoring offense and was ultimately fired by Andy Reid.
The Eagles' head coach, Nick Sirianni, acknowledged that his team needs to evolve as an offense. However, given the talent and resources available to them, it's hard to understand why they have regressed so significantly over the past two seasons.
One thing is certain – the search for a new offensive coordinator has become a pressing need for the Eagles. The question now is whether the team can find someone who can unlock their full potential and lead them back to the top of the league.