Jalen Hurts Hits Rock Bottom in Loss to Chargers, and the Eagles Are Running Out of Answers
Monday night in Los Angeles wasn’t just a bad game for Jalen Hurts - it was the kind of performance that leaves a franchise questioning everything. In a 22-19 loss to the Chargers at SoFi Stadium, Hurts threw four interceptions and even managed to fumble on the same play as one of them - a sequence so baffling it hadn’t been seen in decades. For a quarterback who was hoisting a Lombardi Trophy and a Super Bowl MVP less than a year ago, this was a shocking fall from grace.
The Eagles offense, once a well-oiled machine, has stalled out in dramatic fashion. And it’s not just the turnovers.
The chemistry that once defined this unit - especially between Hurts and star receivers A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith - looks fractured.
Routes aren’t connecting, body language is off, and the trust that powered a Super Bowl run feels like it's slipping away.
So what’s changed?
A lot of fingers are pointing at first-year offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo. The offense has looked disjointed and unimaginative for much of the season, a stark contrast to the dynamic attack that helped carry Philadelphia to the top of the NFC just months ago.
Head coach Nick Sirianni has remained loyal to Patullo, but the results haven’t backed up that faith. The Eagles don’t just look different - they look lost.
But even if Patullo is part of the problem, he’s not the only one. The bigger issue looming over the franchise is Hurts’ contract.
Cutting ties with him isn’t simple. He’s locked in for two more seasons beyond this one with a massive dead cap hit attached.
That number doesn’t dip below $50 million until 2028. So unless a miracle trade partner emerges, the Eagles are financially committed - whether they like it or not.
Still, the conversation is happening. And it’s happening earlier than anyone in Philadelphia expected.
Is It Time to See What Tanner McKee Can Do?
If there’s a silver lining to the Eagles' quarterback conundrum, it might be sitting quietly on the bench. Rookie quarterback Tanner McKee has earned plenty of praise inside the building. So much so, in fact, that the Eagles felt comfortable shipping out Kenny Pickett - a solid, if unspectacular, backup - and briefly bringing in Dorian Thompson-Robinson, who didn’t stick around long.
McKee’s limited action has been intriguing. He’s completed 30 of 45 passes for 323 yards, four touchdowns, zero interceptions, and a passer rating north of 117.
That’s not just efficient - it’s impressive, especially for a sixth-round pick out of Stanford. He’s shown poise, accuracy, and a command of the offense that’s hard to ignore.
Is he the future? That’s a big leap.
But with Hurts struggling and the team needing answers, it might be time to at least find out what McKee can offer. Even if he’s not a long-term solution, he could be a bridge - a low-cost, low-risk option while the front office sorts through its quarterback situation.
And let’s be honest: Howie Roseman has pulled off some wild trades before. If a team like the Jets - desperate for a quarterback and with a playoff drought that feels never-ending - comes calling, the Eagles would have to listen. It’s not likely, but it’s not impossible either.
Week 15 Looms Large
For now, Jalen Hurts is still the starter. But the leash is getting shorter.
The Eagles face a Raiders defense next week that, on paper, shouldn’t pose a major challenge. If Hurts can’t get back on track against them, the calls for McKee will grow louder - and they’ll be harder to ignore.
Philadelphia isn’t just trying to salvage a season. They’re trying to figure out if the face of their franchise is still the guy they thought he was. And if he’s not, they need to know what comes next.
That next step might just be sitting on the sideline, waiting for his shot.