PHILADELPHIA — The Eagles saw their Black Friday showdown with the Chicago Bears get out of hand, falling 24-15 in an ugly showing as boos rained down at Lincoln Financial Field. This one exposed plenty of cracks across the roster — not enough execution, too many missed opportunities. Here’s how the Eagles graded out by position group.
Quarterback: C-
Jalen Hurts delivered a mixed performance: he passed for 230 yards and two touchdowns — both to A.J. Brown — showing flash and aggressiveness downfield. But he also threw an interception and fumbled the ball away on a tush push and missed some open throws.
Running back: C-
The running game was tame and largely ineffective. The offense leaned heavily on the pass, and the ground game never developed real momentum. The backs were also limited in producing after contact; there were few dangerous runs or sustained drives.
Wide receiver/Tight ends: B-
Brown was sharp, hauling in 10 catches for 132 yards and two touchdowns — the clear offensive bright spot of the night. But beyond him, offensive contributors didn’t do enough to fully support the passing game. Intermediate- and deep-threat potential went under-utilized, especially when the Bears adjusted coverage. Some key drops stalled drives.
The tight ends were solid blockers at times but otherwise offered little downfield impact. Overall, this group showed enough to avoid a poor grade — though they weren’t dominant.
Offensive line: C
The O-line gave Hurts time for the most part, but it failed to generate push in the running game or open clean lanes on zone or outside runs. On occasions when protection broke down, the pocket collapsed too quickly, turning promising plays into punts or stalled drives. Against a run-heavy scheme from Chicago, the unit simply didn’t open up ground — which limited play-calling and caused predictability.
Defensive line: D+
The front showed flashes but mostly got dominated. It disrupted the Bears’ interior on several plays and managed some pressure that forced hurried throws. But the D-line couldn’t consistently penetrate or generate sacks. The Bears moved the ball at will, putting together several long drives, and ran wild for 281 ground yards.
Linebacker: C-
The linebackers struggled in both run defense and in coverage, particularly over the middle and on crossing routes. Missed assignments and a lack of impact on third-down stops hurt them. They did rally late and show some effort on tackling, but holes in coverage and missed opportunities weakened their grade.
Cornerback/Safety: D
The Bears repeatedly found soft spots over the top and in intermediate zones, compiling chunk plays that extended drives and set up scores. Tackling was uneven, and communication breakdowns in coverage were evident.
Special teams: D+
Special-teams play was unremarkable: no explosive returns or field-flipping plays. Punter coverage and return-unit execution were average; penalties and occasional poor lane discipline limited potential bursts. Kicker Jake Elliott missed a key extra point and a pair of field goals.
Coaching
The Eagles were outcoached in all phases, which Nick Sirianni admitted afterward. The defense uncharacteristically got pushed around. And much of the crowd at Lincoln Financial Field began chanting for offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo to be fired — which Sirianni said postgame isn’t going to happen. In fact, despite another uneven performance by the offense, Sirianni said the rookie OC will continue in his role calling plays.
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Source: Berkshire mont
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