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Sirianni's Hands-On Approach Falls Short, Eagles Lose

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni took a more hands-on approach with the offense, but the team lost in overtime, with quarterback Jalen Hurts throwing five interceptions. Despite the loss, Sirianni plans to continue working closely with the offense and remains committed to staying the course. The Eagles will face the Raiders this Sunday.

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    The Philadelphia Eagles suffer a third consecutive loss, dropping their season record to 8-5, following a heartbreaking overtime defeat to the Los Angeles Chargers. Coach Nick Sirianni takes a more hands-on approach with the offense, which has struggled, scoring less than 21 points in the last five games. Quarterback Jalen Hurts throws a career-worst four interceptions, leading to a somber locker room. Despite the three-game losing streak, the Eagles still lead the NFC East and have a chance to turn things around with four games left.
  • Hurts' Interceptions Cost Eagles Loss

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    Jalen Hurts Four Interceptions Lead to Eagles Third Consecutive Loss: A Deep Dive into the Teams Struggles In a disheartening Monday night game, Jalen Hurts, the Eagles quarterback, threw four interceptions, marking a new career high, in a twenty-two to nineteen overtime loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. This performance has sparked a conversation about Hurts starting position, as the team suffers their third consecutive loss, a streak not seen since the end of their 2023 season. Despite some bright spots, such as Saquon Barkleys 122 rushing yards and A.J. Browns 100 receiving yards, the teams turnovers, including Hurts five in the last two games, proved to be their downfall. The game-ending interception came after the Eagles chose to send their defense back onto the field following a coin toss win, resulting in a 54-yard field goal by the Chargers and sealing the loss. Hurts acknowledged his poor play, stating, I didnt play well enough to help us win the game, and taking responsibility for the teams performance. The defense, however, managed to sack Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert seven times. The team now faces the challenge of regrouping and addressing these issues as they move forward in the season.
  • Eagles Favored Over Raiders, Pickett's Return Uncertain

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    01:47|
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  • Chargers Edge Eagles in OT Thriller

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