Eagles Rally, Critics Target Conservative Offense

The Philadelphia Eagles rallied from a 19-point third-quarter deficit to beat the Los Angeles Rams 33-26 after a first half that produced just 33 yards and seven points. Quarterback Jalen Hurts and receiver A.J. Brown criticized the offense’s conservative usage after the slow start, with Brown urging the team to “let your killers do their thing.” Offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo and head coach Nick Sirianni said aggressiveness was the plan—Patullo called the week’s mantra “Attack”—and Sirianni reiterated that Patullo remained in control of playcalling. On his ESPN First Take debut, Drew Brees called the Eagles “the most boring” offense, prompting social-media backlash and pundit pushback amid a broader debate over the possession-heavy approach and the controversial “tush push.” The Eagles lead the league in red-zone efficiency and third-down conversion, remain unbeaten, and now face a key road test in Tampa Bay while monitoring injuries in the secondary.