A media circus continued to follow the defending-champion Eagles—especially disgruntled wide receiver A.J. Brown—after the club's 34–17 loss to the division-rival Giants, Philadelphia's second straight defeat. There were flashes of Philadelphia's offense, namely its passing game, taking the next step and breaking out of its early season rut, but largely, the same inconsistencies that have plagued the unit thus far—lack of a rhythm in the run game, missing open receivers downfield, etc.—popped up Thursday night.
As it was reported earlier this week, one of the ways the Eagles' top playmakers are working to sort through these offensive issues is by talking through them out in the open. The likes of Brown, quarterback Jalen Hurts and running back Saquon Barkley were said to have a "long, positive conversation" on Monday. Both Hurts and Barkley confirmed the meeting took place, with Hurts sharing that it detailed "taking ownership." Barkley said "the focus was all about the team."
