Eagles offense struggles with under-center plays after four games

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Last updated Oct 5, 2026

Eagles offense struggles with under-center plays after four games
Summary

The Philadelphia Eagles have encountered significant issues with their offensive efficiency under center through the first four weeks of the NFL season. Their success rate in this formation is low, sitting below 30%, while they perform better with shotgun and pistol plays at around 40%. Despite a strong start in their recent game against the Los Angeles Rams with a 20-10 halftime lead, the Eagles failed to convert on 12 third-down attempts and 4 fourth-down attempts, including a crucial fourth-and-goal play that resulted in an incompletion. With injuries mounting, the Eagles are preparing to head to London, aiming to address their offensive struggles and halt a two-game losing streak.

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  • •Eagles rank last in NFL for success rate under center.
  • •Success rate under center is below 30%; shotgun and pistol plays near 40%.
  • •Philadelphia led 20-10 at halftime against the Rams.
  • •Eagles failed to convert on 12 third downs and 4 fourth downs.
  • •Team travels to London to face challenges with injuries and offensive strategy.
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The Eagles’ offensive success rate is lower on under-center plays than on shotgun and pistol plays through Week 4

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