The Philadelphia Eagles are 4-1, which looks solid on paper. But their recent loss to the Denver Broncos exposed key flaws. Head coach Nick Sirianni, once known for building a strong offense, now feels pressure to return to the formula that made the Eagles so dominant.

The Athletic’s Dianna Russini, spoke on Scoop City and later posted on X, saying the Eagles’ offensive issues go much deeper than just poor execution. “The Philadelphia Eagles have an identity problem. That’s what it is. They don’t know what they are,” Russini said. “They have a new offensive coordinator (Kevin Patullo) who is still adjusting, and I was told everyone needs to give him time here to figure out what he wants to do.” 

Russini says the Eagles have a deeper issue. The offense has lost its identity. Poor execution, shaky coaching, and unclear direction have left the offense unsure of what it is.

“There’s just no rhythm to this offense, and this is where I want to see Nick Sirianni step in……..I want to see him make these adjustments, and I say that out of respect and I believe in him. I think they’re going to get this fixed,” Russini said.

Head coach Sirianni built early success on strong fundamentals, with the Eagles known for a tough, balanced offense. As of Week 5, they are 4-1 and rank 7th in scoring, but just 29th in total yardage. Philadelphia sits 24th in pass attempts and 26th in passing yards, leaning heavily on the run game and short gains to move the ball.

Despite scoring efficiently, the offense has lacked explosiveness, and their yardage totals remain near the bottom of the league. However, the solution is simple.

As Russini continued, ‘‘I just want to see him pinpoint what the problem is and get after it. I want to see a Philadelphia offense against the Giants that makes me go, okay, this is it. This is the team that we know could probably make another run.”

The Philadelphia Eagles have the tools for a great offense: top wide receivers, a strong quarterback, and one of the best offensive lines in football. The challenge is putting it all together.

If they can use this stretch to define their offensive identity, early-season struggles may just be growing pains. But right now, the offense still raises more questions than answers, and pressure is building on head coach Nick Sirianni and his locker room. That is why the team’s top leaders decided it was time to talk things through.

Eagles leaders meet behind closed doors to address struggle

MLFootball reported that Eagles stars Jalen Hurts, A.J. Brown, and Saquon Barkley recently held a closed-door meeting that lasted several hours. They discussed the offense, their frustrations, and how to build momentum again.

The team is clearly unsettled. A.J. Brown has openly expressed frustration over his limited role. Through five games, he has just 194 receiving yards and one touchdown, ranking well below expectations for a top-tier wideout. Notably, 109 of those yards came in the second half of Week 3, with minimal impact in the other four games.

Smith has 272 receiving yards and one touchdown through five games, with most of his production coming in Week 5. Despite being a key target, his red zone involvement has been limited, and his scoring impact has dipped compared to previous seasons.

Together, Brown and Smith have combined for 466 receiving yards and two touchdowns, a modest total for one of the league’s most talented duos. They account for a significant share of Jalen Hurts’ pass attempts and overall yardage, yet have not been featured prominently near the goal line.

In Week 5 against the Broncos, the offense’s imbalance was evident. Brown caught 2 passes for 9 yards on nine targets, while Smith delivered his best performance of the season with 8 catches for 114 yards, including a 52-yard gain.

Meanwhile, Dallas Goedert has emerged as Hurts’ top red zone target, catching four touchdowns through five games. He has drawn the most looks inside the 20-yard line and scored three of his four touchdowns in the last three games, including a two-yard score against Denver in Week 5.

This increased focus on Goedert in scoring areas has somewhat limited scoring chances for receivers Brown and Smith, adding tension around the offense.

The team is now taking responsibility and trying to fix things from within. The next few weeks will show whether the Eagles can turn things around.