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Unlocking the Hidden Truth: What They Don’t Want You to Know About [Article Topic]

Unlocking the Hidden Truth: What They Don’t Want You to Know About [Article Topic]

You’ve gotta love a good underdog story—but what happens when the “underdog” sports a shiny 7-2 record and still leaves you scratching your head? The Philadelphia Eagles have just snagged their third consecutive win, pulling off a gritty victory at Lambeau Field that wasn’t exactly a thing of beauty. Yet, there’s this nagging question hanging in the air—are they really as formidable as their win column suggests? ESPN’s Chris Brockman certainly thinks not, boldly predicting the Birds are destined for a swift one-and-done postseason exit. Can a team with a trio of burners like Saquon Barkley, A.J. Brown, and DeVonta Smith truly be flying under the radar of playoff success? Or is this just another case of smoke and mirrors, where the offense’s lack of creativity might come back to bite them when the lights shine brightest? Let’s dive into why this flashy, yet flawed Eagles squad might be their own worst enemy this year.

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - NOVEMBER 10: DeVonta Smith #6 of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrates with Jahan Dotson #2 and Saquon Barkley #26 after scoring a 36 yard touchdown against the Green Bay Packers during the fourth quarter in the game at Lambeau Field on November 10, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
(Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

 

The Philadelphia Eagles just won their third game in a row. They traveled to Lambeau Field for a tough matchup with the Green Bay Packers, and even though it wasn’t easy or pretty at all, they still pulled it off.

They’re now tied for the best record in the conference at 7-2. However, as good as their record is, NFL analyst Chris Brockman hasn’t been impressed by the product. Talking on ESPN, Brockman predicted that the Eagles would probably go one-and-done in the playoffs:

“Eagles did not impress me at all. They have not impressed me much this season, and they are winning one playoff game max this year. I understand why A.J. Brown is pissed all the time. Can that man get a target that’s not fourth down and a 30-yard bomb when you should be running the football? I told you that [Saquon Barkley] was going to be half of what he was last year. He has not looked great at all. Hurts is kinda mid,” Brockman said.

Truth be told, it’s hard to disagree with that statement. The Eagles might be winning right now, but things are going to be different in the postseason.

New offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo has taken all the trickery out of this offense. There’s no motion, no deception, and they’re literally giving up the play as soon as they line up at the line of scrimmage.

The Eagles have three Ferraris in Saquon Barkley, A.J. Brown, and DeVonta Smith, but they’re posting duds left and right this season. And while some of that might be due to Jalen Hurts’ glaring limitations, the play-calling and play design have just left a lot to be desired.

The Eagles have the resources and talent to turn things around and be as good as they were with Kellen Moore at the helm. Even so, they’re not likely to change anything while they continue to win some games. That’s something that could come back to haunt them when it matters most.

The post Analyst Makes Bold Playoff Claim About Eagles appeared first on The Cold Wire.

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