Black Friday was a complete nightmare for the Philadelphia Eagles (8-4) as they suffered a devastating 24-15 home loss to the Chicago Bears, dropping their second straight game and completely losing their grip on the NFC East race.
We're diving into the painful details of a loss that saw the Birds out-rushed, out-coached, and out-hustled.
Defense Gashed By the Run
The biggest shocker? The Eagles' elite run defense was absolutely shredded, giving up a historic 281 rushing yards! We break down how the Bears' backfield duo of Kyle Monangai (130 yards) and former Eagle D'Andre Swift (125 yards) became the first pair of Bears running backs to rush for over 100 yards in the same game since 1985. We analyze the "lack of fit" and tackling issues that plagued Vic Fangio's unit and discuss what Jordan Davis and the defensive front had to say about the defensive collapse.
The Tush Push Trauma
The game's ultimate turning point came when the Eagles' most reliable play became their undoing. With momentum potentially shifting after a Jalyx Hunt interception, Jalen Hurts fumbled the ball on a "Tush Push" attempt deep in Bears territory, leading to a crucial turnover that Chicago immediately converted into a touchdown, extending their lead to 17-9. We dissect the fumble and the costly missed extra point that kept the Eagles trailing the entire second half.
Offense Continues to Be Off-Sync
Despite a great performance from A.J. Brown (10 catches, 132 yards, 2 TDs), the offense as a whole was stagnant, managing only 317 total yards and spending just 20 minutes on the field. The play-calling faced heavy criticism as the Eagles struggled to convert third downs (4-for-12) and failed to establish Saquon Barkley (just 56 rushing yards).
Tune in for our raw, honest breakdown of the catastrophic Black Friday performance, the growing questions about coaching, and what the Eagles must fix during their mini-bye before they face the Chargers on Monday Night Football!
Keywords: Philadelphia Eagles, Eagles, Eagles Podcast, Black Friday, Eagles vs Bears, Jalen Hurts, Tush Push Fumble, D'Andre Swift, Kyle Monangai, A.J. Brown, Eagles Defense, Offensive Struggles, Vic Fangio, NFC East, NFL Recap, Jalyx Hunt, Jordan Davis.
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