Eagles address offensive struggles despite 2-0 start heading into Bears game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 27, 2026, 11:43 AM
Last updated Sep 27, 2026

The Philadelphia Eagles aim to improve their struggling offense while preparing for a matchup against the Chicago Bears. Despite a 2-0 start to the season, the Eagles rank 30th in first-down efficiency. Quarterback Jalen Hurts has relied heavily on third downs, while the team averages just 2.94 yards per play on first down. Offensive players attribute their issues to a new scheme under offensive coordinator Sean Mannion and bad habits developed in previous seasons. Improvements are essential, particularly on first downs, for the Eagles to sustain their early-season success.
- •Eagles are 2-0 but struggling on first downs.
- •They rank 30th in first-down EPA/play and success rate.
- •Quarterback Jalen Hurts is making key plays on third downs.
- •Offensive adjustments are needed as they face the Bears next.
- •Team averages only 2.94 yards per play on first down.
- 11:43 AMYahoo Sports — Eagles’ 2-0 start is masking an ugly offensive problem: ‘Bad habits’ and not ‘enough exposure’
"Eagles players explain the cause behind first-down issues.
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