The Eagles weren’t explosive on Sunday, but they did better than they have in 2025. Philly had more than 35 minutes of possession and didn’t get a turnover against San Francisco. Still, the Eagles struggled to move the ball in the second half and eventually fell, 23-19, becoming just the second team in the last 40 seasons with that level of ball control and safety to lose at home in a playoff game, according to NFL Research.
So ended a frustrating first season for Patullo as OC. In 2024, the Eagles under Kellen Moore were seventh in points and eighth in yards. After Moore jumped to coach New Orleans and Patullo took over, Philly’s offense, with much of the same personnel, fell to 19th and 24th.
After riding a 14-win regular season and division crown to a Super Bowl title last season, the repeat NFC East champion Eagles failed to make it out of the opening weekend this contest, prompting an earlier-than-expected autopsy report in Philadelphia.
“It was a challenging year,” Hurts told reporters Monday. “Knew it wasn’t going to be easy. I knew it was going to be tough. … Any way you want to look at it, we didn’t do enough. Of course, going back to the drawing board.”
When asked what he wants to accomplish with next year’s offense, Hurts was blunt.
“I just want to win,” the Eagles signal caller said. “You play the game to win championships. … Of course it starts with having cohesion. … Having a flow where everybody is on the same page and going out and doing it.”
Whether that flow involves Patullo and/or star receiver AJ Brown remains to be seen. The Mercury have struggled this season, culminating in Sunday’s relegation-filled performance. Brown, who was seen yelling with Sirianni during the broadcast, did not address reporters Sunday.
Asked if Hurts wanted a WR back in Philly, the QB was complimentary but evasive.
“AJ and I have talked. We’re in a great place,” Hurts said. “Perhaps you can talk to him and ask.