Breiden Fehoko didn’t need much time to make his point after the Eagles’ 24-20 loss to the Rams on Sunday.
The former Chargers defensive tackle took aim at Jalen Hurts on social media, framing the quarterback’s rough afternoon as a small glimpse of what Justin Herbert has dealt with in Los Angeles. Philadelphia entered Week 4 already thin at receiver, without right tackle Lane Johnson, and then lost Saquon Barkley early to a hamstring injury. From there, the Eagles’ offense disappeared in the second half, and the home team finished with zero points after building a 10-point lead in the fourth quarter.
“Jalen Hurts got just a sliver taste of what Justin Herbert has to go through,” Fehoko wrote on X. “No weapons at receiver, star tackle out, RB hurt.
He went 12/27 93 yards and blew a 10 point lead in the fourth quarter. Can we have a conversation or no?”
Fehoko’s comments fit a familiar pattern. During Herbert’s time with the Chargers, Fehoko has consistently defended him and criticized the way the organization has handled the supporting cast around him. He used Hurts’ struggles against the Rams as another example of what he sees as the burden Herbert has carried with inconsistent offensive line play and limited weapons.
Hurts, meanwhile, didn’t sound shaken after the loss. In his postgame press conference, he stressed the importance of staying steady and keeping the work going.
“I think it's less about being even-keeled and more about doubling down on the work and controlling the things that you can,” Hurts said. “This is a team that is building and finding its way. It's obviously a work in progress.
“I have the utmost confidence in this team. I have the utmost confidence in this group.
We just have to remain endured, be persistent, and keep committing to one another, and keep committing to the work of becoming a better group together. We've just got to continue to grow and continue our journey.”
The Eagles now turn to Week 5 against the Jacksonville Jaguars, but they may have to do it shorthanded again. Saquon Barkley and DeVonta Smith are both dealing with hamstring injuries, creating another tough test for Philadelphia as it tries to bounce back.
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