As the Philadelphia Eagles enter the second half of the NFL season with the best record, coach Nick Sirianni and his staff are focusing on key areas to enhance their performance.
The bye week provides an opportunity for a thorough self-assessment, and here are three priorities identified by the team:
Red zone offense
Offensive coordinator Brian Johnson faced early-season scrutiny for the team’s red zone struggles. However, the Eagles have shown improvement, climbing from 27th to 13th in red-zone efficiency.
Notably, their performance against the Cowboys in Week 9, going 3-for-3, showcased progress. The goal is to break into the top 10, solidifying the Eagles as one of the NFL’s best offences.
The Eagles will rely on backup tight ends Jack Stoll, Grant Calcaterra, and newcomer Albert Okwuegbunam to step up. The team aims for contributions from the group and explores various personnel groupings to compensate for Goedert’s absence.
The Eagles pass defence has allowed the fourth-highest average of 257 passing yards per game and 19 touchdown passes. Defensive coordinator Sean Desai faces challenges due to injuries, but with key players returning, there’s optimism for improvement.
