Eagles Film Analysis: Offense takeaways from the loss to the Falcons

Nicely, the defensive model of this text was very detrimental. I assumed the offense was fairly good, although. Contemplating it is a new system, and there was no A.J. Brown, there are lots of positives. Let’s go.

Offense

The operating recreation was glorious all through the sport. I’m actually having fun with the mixture of Mekhi Becton at proper guard and Cam Jurgens at middle. Becton, specifically, is only a transferring lineman with ease within the run recreation, and it’s creating some big lanes for Saquon Barkley, who’s trying as explosive as ever. This is a wonderful instance of Kellen Moore utilizing movement within the run recreation to create a lighter field.

Generally, the sequencing of performs will be actually arduous to identify. That is about as straightforward because it will get, although! Within the play above, the Falcons comply with the movement with a linebacker, which creates a light-weight bo. The following play, the Falcons carry a security down and depart the linebacker within the field so the Eagles throw it. Though this play had a constructive end result, I might have favored the decision even when it hadn’t. Generally, you do one thing to set one thing else up later, which provides Kellen Moore the concept he can use this movement to create single-high protection later within the recreation. I’ve seen lots of feedback about this being Jahan Dotson’s solely protection, and whereas I agree it’s a bit bizarre, I might assume he’s nonetheless getting in control with the offense and incomes Jalen Hurts’ belief. I hope he has a number of extra alternatives this week.

The Eagles ran some lovely hole scheme runs on this recreation. This was certainly one of my favorites, and I would break it down as my ‘Idea of the Week’ on the finish of the week! It’s GH Counter, however they movement the H-back throughout the formation, which provides him a operating begin. I do suppose it’s attention-grabbing that they’re utilizing Grant Calcaterra to run this and never Dallas Goedert. Simply watch how good the offensive line appears on this one. Becton creates an enormous lane once more by shoving the lineman out of the way in which. Then Landon Dickerson and Lane Johnson mix for a pancake. The run recreation must be excellent this 12 months, and I count on them so as to add extra components because the 12 months progresses.

It is a busted play as a result of Saquon Barkley falls, which ruins the spacing. It’s a minor level, however I’ve at all times thought the Eagles don’t do a adequate job creating explosive move performs out-of-structure. You possibly can coach this; I want we labored on it a bit extra. When Hurts runs round, it feels just like the receivers don’t actually have a plan, and I would favor a extra structured, out-of-structure move recreation at instances (I do know that sounds bizarre).

I haven’t mentioned him, however I assumed Jalen Hurts had a superb recreation. He regarded snug within the pocket all recreation, made good selections, and was correct. I perceive it’s straightforward to assign some blame to him for the ultimate interception that value the Eagles the sport, however I don’t suppose Hurts was an element within the Eagles dropping this one. It is a magnificence. I really like how he navigates the pocket whereas conserving his eyes down the sector, which he wouldn’t have been capable of do as a rookie. One of these play highlights the development Hurts has made as a quarterback.

Hurts additionally prolonged performs very successfully along with his legs and had some huge runs. This on 4th and three was a giant play within the recreation. There wasn’t an apparent goal to throw to, however relatively than bail out the pocket to his right-hand aspect, Hurts stepped up. There was lots of speak about Hurts’ mobility final 12 months, however he appears superb to me right here. That is as quick as I’ve seen him shortly.

That is my favourite throw of his. Hurts has been rightly criticized for not throwing over the center of the sector, however he regarded assured in doing so on this one. It is a robust throw, and he does an incredible job trying off the weakside security simply sufficient to squeeze this one on. It’s a tricky throw and catch. It isn’t straightforward to throw touchdowns from this place within the pink zone, and you should be extra decisive and correct than in different areas of the sector. Whenever you take a look at this from the top zone view, I believe Hurts throws this within the good location the place solely DeVonta Smith can go and get it. It is a dime.

Sadly, he wasn’t as correct right here as he was above. This could have been a landing. I used to be glad to see the Eagles have one other reply for the blitz, and Hurts is aware of exactly the place to go together with the ball. The Eagles’ offense by means of two weeks has not struggled with the blitz in any respect. Sadly, Hurts barely underthrows this, which provides the defensive again, Jessie Bates, an opportunity to make a play on the ball. DeVonta Smith ought to nonetheless catch this ball, however typically you must give credit score to the opposite aspect. It is a hell of a play by Jessie Bates.

When you’ve got adopted my stuff for some time, I really like the run recreation. Additionally, you will know that QB Counter Bash is my favourite run play. When you didn’t have to fret in regards to the quarterback getting hit, I might name QB Counter Bash about 10 instances a recreation. I adore it. It’s so robust to cease, and the Eagles at all times appear to run it effectively. As soon as once more, Jalen Hurts appears extraordinarily fast. I additionally love the movement from Kellen Moore to get the linebacker out of the field. That is lovely.

Talking of magnificence, take a look at the offensive line on this play. That is so good. I can’t fairly imagine how dominant Becton has regarded as a run defender after 2 weeks. He bodily dominates opponents within the run recreation and has hardly put a foot incorrect in move safety. If he continues to seem like this, I might attempt to lengthen his contract as quickly as attainable as a result of his worth will solely rise. He has had a incredible begin to the season. It feels bizarre that I haven’t spoken about Saquon Barkley but. I really feel so sorry for him as a result of everybody will keep in mind the drop on the finish of the sport. However I assumed he was probably the most explosive participant on the sector. He’s enjoying at an unbelievably excessive stage, and the improve from Deandre Swift to him appears huge proper now. I used to be optimistic after I watched Barkley’s movie that he would excel on this offense, however even I’m a bit stunned simply how explosive he appears. I hope he can keep wholesome and this explosive all season lengthy.

This has been a beautiful, constructive article, however we should finish with the interception. I’ve lots of ideas on this play. Firstly, I can’t criticize Hurts for throwing it an excessive amount of, contemplating he can’t take a sack right here. I don’t thoughts the idea, and I can see why Hurts thinks DeVonta Smith ought to come open on the nook route. A ‘smash’ idea vs. single-high protection is ideal, so the Eagles should have been thrilled after they noticed the Falcons rotate into cover-1 man. Sadly, DeVonta Smith will get pushed off his route and can’t get correct depth and break it to the skin. That is simply private desire, however I might relatively run ‘smash’ with the receiver on the opposite aspect operating a vertical path to distract the deep security, particularly when it’s Jessie Bates. Because of the deep over route from the slot defender and DeVonta Smith getting pushed, they find yourself close to one another. This implies Jessie Bates can learn Hurts’ eyes and drive on the soccer. You have to give Bates credit score once more; it is a hell of a play. He made a giant distinction on this recreation. I don’t suppose it is a horrible play name or a horrible throw, and that isn’t the rationale why the Eagles misplaced. The Eagles misplaced this recreation resulting from their incapability to play protection and since Nick Sirianni made a ridiculous choice on the finish of the sport.

General, I assumed this was a constructive efficiency from the offense, with numerous promising indicators for this group to construct on. I really like DeVonta Smith, however he isn’t AJ Brown, and the Eagles win this recreation with AJ Brown obtainable. Nonetheless, it’s good to know the Eagles can nonetheless run a superb offense with out AJ Brown.

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