The Philadelphia Eagles are now 3-0 on the season, but their victory over the Washington Commanders on Sunday was a tough one. The Eagles needed overtime to win 24-21, and they made a number of mistakes along the way.
One of the biggest concerns for the Eagles is their passing game. Quarterback Jalen Hurts has not been as sharp as he was last season, and he has struggled to connect with his wide receivers. The Eagles also had a number of penalties on offense, which stalled drives and cost them points.
Despite their struggles, the Eagles were able to win the game thanks to their defense. The Eagles held the Commanders to just 21 points, and they forced two turnovers. The Eagles also got a big play from special teams in the fourth quarter, when they blocked a field goal attempt by the Commanders.
The Eagles are still a work in progress, but they are a team that is capable of winning games. They have a talented roster, and they are led by a good coach in Nick Sirianni. However, the Eagles need to clean up their mistakes and improve their passing game if they want to be serious contenders in the NFC.
Here are some specific areas where the Eagles need to improve:
- Passing game: Hurts needs to improve his accuracy and decision-making. The wide receivers also need to step up and make more plays.
- Penalties: The Eagles need to reduce the number of penalties they commit. They had 11 penalties for 115 yards against the Commanders.
- Red zone efficiency: The Eagles need to be more efficient in the red zone. They scored just two touchdowns on four trips inside the Commanders' 20-yard line.
If the Eagles can improve in these areas, they will be a dangerous team in the NFC. They have a lot of talent on both sides of the ball, and they are led by a good coach.
