Eagles Fall Short Against Cowboys, Hurts' Ups and Downs Dominated Snap Count Analysis
In a Week 12 matchup against the Dallas Cowboys, the Philadelphia Eagles suffered a tough loss, playing 63 snaps on offense and 74 snaps on defense. The game saw a series of positives and negatives from both sides of the ball.
Quarterback Jalen Hurts played 63 snaps, completing 27 of 39 passes for 289 yards, with one touchdown and zero interceptions. While he had an early rhythm, the offense struggled to gain momentum after scoring three consecutive touchdowns. Hurts' inability to make plays in crucial situations likely cost the Eagles dearly.
The running back position saw mixed results, with Saquon Barkley taking 52 snaps and managing just 22 yards on ten carries (2.2 YPC). The veteran running back has struggled this season, failing to break tackles like he did last year. His fumble was a turning point in the game, likely costing the Eagles points.
In the passing game, wide receiver DeVonta Smith played 60 snaps and had nine receptions for 126 yards. While Smith is a reliable target, his production is not enough to carry the offense when other receivers are underperforming. A.J. Brown was a bright spot, taking 59 snaps and scoring one touchdown on seven catches.
Tight end Dallas Goedert saw 58 snaps but managed just two receptions for 20 yards. The Eagles' struggles in the red zone continued, with multiple scoring opportunities wasted due to penalties or failed plays.
The offensive line played 63 snaps each, including Jordan Mailata at right tackle. However, Lane Johnson's absence was felt, particularly in the fourth quarter when a snap count penalty helped stall a drive. Matt Pryor saw just two snaps before being replaced by Fred Johnson, who played fine but may not be Lane Johnson's equal.
Defensively, the Eagles struggled to contain quarterback Dak Prescott and running back Ezekiel Elliott. Edge defenders Jalean Phillips and Nolan Smith were quiet in this game after generating significant pressure against the Packers and Lions earlier in the season. The defensive line saw 70 snaps each, with Jalen Carter leading the way and providing crucial tackles.
The secondary was decimated by injuries, including safeties Andrew Mukuba and Reed Blankenship. Cornerback Adoree' Jackson left the game with a concussion and did not return, forcing Cooper DeJean to move outside. The loss of these key defenders may be costly against the Bears in Week 13.
Overall, this game highlighted the Eagles' struggles on offense, particularly their inability to sustain drives and capitalize on scoring opportunities. Despite some bright spots from players like A.J. Brown and Nakobe Dean, the team's performance fell short.
Game Ball:
- Jalen Hurts (Weeks 1, 7)
Three Stars:
1. A.J. Brown: His second-best statistical performance of the season saw him play with more energy than usual.
2. Nakobe Dean: The linebacker continued to shine, making several plays that could have changed the game's outcome.
3. DeVonta Smith: The talented wide receiver is a human highlight reel and was wasted in this loss.
Game Analysis:
In a Week 12 matchup against the Dallas Cowboys, the Philadelphia Eagles suffered a tough loss, playing 63 snaps on offense and 74 snaps on defense. The game saw a series of positives and negatives from both sides of the ball.
Quarterback Jalen Hurts played 63 snaps, completing 27 of 39 passes for 289 yards, with one touchdown and zero interceptions. While he had an early rhythm, the offense struggled to gain momentum after scoring three consecutive touchdowns. Hurts' inability to make plays in crucial situations likely cost the Eagles dearly.
The running back position saw mixed results, with Saquon Barkley taking 52 snaps and managing just 22 yards on ten carries (2.2 YPC). The veteran running back has struggled this season, failing to break tackles like he did last year. His fumble was a turning point in the game, likely costing the Eagles points.
In the passing game, wide receiver DeVonta Smith played 60 snaps and had nine receptions for 126 yards. While Smith is a reliable target, his production is not enough to carry the offense when other receivers are underperforming. A.J. Brown was a bright spot, taking 59 snaps and scoring one touchdown on seven catches.
Tight end Dallas Goedert saw 58 snaps but managed just two receptions for 20 yards. The Eagles' struggles in the red zone continued, with multiple scoring opportunities wasted due to penalties or failed plays.
The offensive line played 63 snaps each, including Jordan Mailata at right tackle. However, Lane Johnson's absence was felt, particularly in the fourth quarter when a snap count penalty helped stall a drive. Matt Pryor saw just two snaps before being replaced by Fred Johnson, who played fine but may not be Lane Johnson's equal.
Defensively, the Eagles struggled to contain quarterback Dak Prescott and running back Ezekiel Elliott. Edge defenders Jalean Phillips and Nolan Smith were quiet in this game after generating significant pressure against the Packers and Lions earlier in the season. The defensive line saw 70 snaps each, with Jalen Carter leading the way and providing crucial tackles.
The secondary was decimated by injuries, including safeties Andrew Mukuba and Reed Blankenship. Cornerback Adoree' Jackson left the game with a concussion and did not return, forcing Cooper DeJean to move outside. The loss of these key defenders may be costly against the Bears in Week 13.
Overall, this game highlighted the Eagles' struggles on offense, particularly their inability to sustain drives and capitalize on scoring opportunities. Despite some bright spots from players like A.J. Brown and Nakobe Dean, the team's performance fell short.
Game Ball:
- Jalen Hurts (Weeks 1, 7)
Three Stars:
1. A.J. Brown: His second-best statistical performance of the season saw him play with more energy than usual.
2. Nakobe Dean: The linebacker continued to shine, making several plays that could have changed the game's outcome.
3. DeVonta Smith: The talented wide receiver is a human highlight reel and was wasted in this loss.
Game Analysis:
, I'm so over these back-and-forth games where one play can make or break your team's chances of winning... like, what even is the point of all these snaps? 63 on offense and 74 on defense? That's just a lot of wasted energy, you know? 
And don't even get me started on Saquon Barkley... what happened to the beast that used to run over defenders? 
and Nakobe Dean is like a superhero linebacker 
. DeVonta Smith just looks like he's doing it for fun 
. Can't wait to see what these guys do in Week 13... hopefully they can get that W 
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. And the passing game was so inconsistent - DeVonta Smith is a talented receiver, but he can't carry the whole offense by himself. A.J. Brown was bright spot for sure, but not enough to save the team.
. Jalen Hurts is so inconsistent, I don't get why he's still starting. 63 snaps? Really? 
. The running game is non-existent now... 
so what's up with jalen hurts snaps? 63 on offense & defense? 
. meanwhile devonta smith was quiet too, only 126 yards on 9 catches 
. and what's with the line play? lane johnson's absence hurt big time 
I mean, Saquon Barkley's having a rough year rn, 2.2 YPC is not what i paid for 
can we talk about how much i love this guy? 
. Jalen Hurts' inconsistent play, particularly in critical situations, was a major contributor to the team's woes 
. The running back position also underperformed, with Saquon Barkley's struggles evident on 10 carries 
. Despite the bright spots, it's clear that this team needs to work on sustaining drives and capitalizing on scoring opportunities if they want to turn their season around 
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