After weeks of scrutiny and stalled offensive performances, the Philadelphia Eagles may have finally flipped the switch-and just in time. Their 31-0 dismantling of the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 15 didn’t just snap a skid; it may have reignited belief in an offense that had been searching for answers.
At the center of that turnaround is offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo, whose play-calling and game plans had come under fire during the team’s midseason slump. But inside the Eagles’ locker room, there’s a different tone-one of support, patience, and growing confidence.
“It’s trending upward,” said right tackle Fred Johnson, speaking candidly about the state of the offense. “Calling more and more runs.
Executing better. It’s an uphill battle of trying to execute and deliver and stay the course, honestly.
I feel like we’re getting closer and closer to being where we want to be as an offense.”
That Week 15 performance certainly backed up Johnson’s optimism. Jalen Hurts was sharp and efficient, completing 12 of 15 passes for 175 yards and three touchdowns. The ground game, long a staple of Philadelphia’s offensive identity, came alive with 183 rushing yards-its most complete effort in weeks.
Wide receiver Jahan Dotson echoed that sentiment, noting the team’s return to its roots. “We’re kind of getting back to our identity a little bit,” Dotson said. “Popping some runs, being able to run the ball a little bit and creating explosives down the field in the passing game.”
That balance-establishing the run to open up vertical shots-has always been the blueprint for this team. And when it’s clicking, few defenses can keep up.
The Eagles now sit at 9-5, and with a trip to face the 4-10 Washington Commanders on deck, the opportunity is there to keep building momentum. Washington is out of the playoff picture and has already shut down quarterback Jayden Daniels for the remainder of the season. A win on Saturday would lock up the division title for Philadelphia-a significant step forward after a stretch where even that seemed uncertain.
And while fans have been vocal in their criticism of Patullo, the players aren’t buying into the noise. In fact, they’re rallying behind their coordinator.
“A lot of the shade he’s gotten this year is kind of uncalled for, honestly,” said tight end Grant Calcaterra. “None of us are perfect.
We all make mistakes. But there’s a lot of times where he puts us in the perfect call, and it’s up to us to execute.”
That’s the key: execution. The Eagles have the talent.
Hurts is a dual-threat weapon. The offensive line, when healthy and in sync, can dominate the trenches.
The receiving corps has speed and versatility. And the backfield-when it’s rolling-can wear down defenses over four quarters.
The question has never been about the pieces. It’s been about putting them together consistently. If Week 15 was a glimpse of what this group is capable of when everything clicks, then the rest of the NFC should be paying close attention.
There’s still work to do, no doubt. But for the first time in weeks, the Eagles offense is showing signs of life-and the locker room believes this could be the start of something bigger.