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The Eagles’ offense hasn’t been this bad in nearly 30 years

The Eagles' offense has plummeted to one of the outright worst in the NFL, for the first time in decades. Last time, an entirely new era followed.

Published: Monday, 2 November 2026 at 6:46 PM
The Eagles’ offense hasn’t been this bad in nearly 30 years
Key Things to Know
  • PhillyVoice argues the Eagles' offense is at its least effective level since the 1998 season.
  • The Eagles suffered their sixth consecutive loss in a 27-10 defeat against the Washington Commanders.
  • Philadelphia ranks last in the NFL in total offensive yardage, averaging 265.3 yards per game.
The Story in 60 Seconds

PhillyVoice writer Nick Tricome argues that the Philadelphia Eagles offense has reached its lowest performance level in nearly 30 years following a 27-10 defeat to the Washington Commanders. The loss marked the Eagles' sixth consecutive defeat, leaving them ranked last in the NFL with 265.3 average yards per game and 30th with 17.1 points per game. Tricome notes this represents the franchise's most ineffective offensive output since the 1998 season under head coach Ray Rhodes.

The decline follows significant personnel absences, including quarterback Jalen Hurts being sidelined for the season due to blood clots in his lungs and offensive tackle Lane Johnson retiring. With backup quarterback Tanner McKee under center behind an injured and struggling offensive line, running back Saquon Barkley playing through multiple injuries, and head coach Nick Sirianni struggling for answers, Tricome suggests general manager Howie Roseman may soon face a complete offensive rebuild.

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