Eagles struggle offensively and defensively in 27-7 loss to Bears

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Eagles struggle offensively and defensively in 27-7 loss to Bears
Summary

The Philadelphia Eagles fell to the Chicago Bears 27-7 on September 28 at Soldier Field, struggling with both offense and defense. Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni admitted postgame that his decision-making, particularly a fourth-and-1 call, was a critical error. The Eagles' offense was hampered by three turnovers, including a red-zone interception. Quarterback Jalen Hurts, who returned after a concussion protocol delay, finished the game with 153 passing yards and one interception. Sirianni characterized the loss as a 'true team loss,' emphasizing accountability across the board.

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  • •Eagles held to just 7 points against the Bears on September 28.
  • •Sirianni regrets fourth-and-1 decision in the third quarter.
  • •Jalen Hurts returned mid-game and finished with 153 yards.
  • •Eagles recorded three turnovers, leading to offensive struggles.
  • •This marked the team's worst offensive EPA per drive in two seasons.
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  • 6:55 AMYahoo Sports — The Early Bird: Nick Sirianni’s fourth-down balk, Eagles defensive woes underscore a ‘true team loss’ to Bears
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CHICAGO — Nick Sirianni stood at the postgame podium and acknowledged the call he’d like to have back. The Eagles 27-7 loss to the Chicago Bears was full of emotion...

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