CHICAGO (AP) — Turnovers, penalties and poor choices had been pricey in s on Monday evening. The Eagles additionally had been harm by circumstances out of their management when quarterback Jalen Hurts was in concussion protocol.
First, a have a look at what was of their management.
Hurts threw an interception, backup Andy Dalton tossed an end-zone choose when Hurts was being evaluated, and the Eagles misplaced a fumble whereas forcing zero turnovers.
“You’ll be able to’t maintain wins,” coach Nick Sirianni stated of dropping the turnover battle. “Clearly need to make a change there.”
Then there have been the penalties. Philadelphia was whistled 10 occasions for 61 yards, a number of of which had been holds in opposition to the secondary. Add in some questionable choices, together with Sirianni electing to not go for it on fourth-and-1 on his personal 49-yard line down 20-7 with 3:30 left within the third quarter and Dalton firing into the palms of Bears security Dillon Thieneman on third-and-2 from the 2-yard line, and it was a recipe for defeat.
“I feel all of us need to personal that loss proper there,” Sirianni stated. “I don’t suppose anyone coached effectively, I don’t suppose anyone performed effectively. It was a real crew loss.”
A turning level for Philadelphia got here with 8:37 remaining within the second quarter of a seven-point recreation when D’Marco Jackson decked Hurts with a tough hit simply because the quarterback was stepping out of bounds after a scramble.
Jackson was flagged for pointless roughness whereas Hurts was flagged for a potential concussion by NFL spotters. Starting at Chicago’s 15-yard line, Dalton took over. After three working performs, he threw an interception whereas an animated Hurts got here out of the medical tent, apparently able to play however not fairly cleared to take action.
“I used to be nonetheless ready for the thumbs-up,” Hurts stated. He added that he felt wonderful and wished issues may have been expedited.
Sirianni understood the protocol and didn’t second guess officers’ determination to guage Hurts.
“The well being of the participant is a very powerful factor,” he stated. “That was unlucky how that possession performed itself out.”
Sirianni additionally stated that he thought-about calling a timeout to purchase time to be able to get Hurts again on the sphere however didn’t have sufficient info to know if it will be value it to take action.
The Eagles (2-1) must clear issues up in the event that they wish to contend for a title.
“This is a chance to study from, and we’ve got to decide on to study from it,” Hurts stated.
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What’s working
On the sphere, not a lot. Off the sphere, accountability. Each Hurts and Sirianni accepted blame for his or her half within the loss. Sirianni stated he was sorry for his verbal lashing out following the hit on Hurts.
What wants assist
Nearly every little thing. The Eagles wanted Hurts to rescue them in a Week 2 win over Tennessee with a stellar ultimate drive, but it surely masked struggles that confirmed up once more in opposition to the Bears.
The offense has been ineffective, with Hurts underneath fixed stress. He was sacked twice extra in opposition to the Bears, bringing the full to eight sacks for minus-45 yards this season.
The working recreation had some vibrant spots within the first half however stalled after halftime. Defensively, the Eagles allowed backup Case Keenum to choose them aside for 247 yards and a pair of touchdowns. And, in fact, the penalties and turnovers didn’t assist.
Replenish
Hurts working in short-yardage conditions continues to be a weapon for Philadelphia’s offense, and Hurts executed it to perfection for the crew’s solely landing on the finish of the primary half. He expertly managed the clock on the play, selecting to go for it from the 1-yard line moderately than clock the ball and received the snap off simply earlier than the primary half expired.
Inventory down
Protection. Vic Fangio’s unit was anticipated to be a energy this season however has been common at greatest. The unit has surrendered greater than 100 yards on the bottom in every of the three video games, permitting greater than 127 yards per contest, whereas giving up a median of 23 factors per recreation.
Accidents
None
Key numbers
0-The variety of turnovers compelled by the Eagles protection within the first three video games.
Subsequent steps
Host the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday.
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