The Eagles’ decision to switch up defensive play callers this week against the Seahawks didn’t pan out.
Philadelphia coach Nick Sirianni made the move this week to have senior defensive assistant Matt Patricia call defensive plays over defensive coordinator Sean Desai. The Eagles’ defense had struggled in its previous three games, allowing an average of 451.7 yards. And while they allowed 297 yards on Monday night (against Seattle backup quarterback Drew Lock), their fewest since Week 7, they lost the game when Jaxon Smith-Njigba beat James Bradberrry for the game-winning touchdown with 28 seconds left.
Former NFL tight end Clay Harbor, who spent three years with the Eagles, questioned Patricia’s decision to leave Bradberry on an island against the speedy rookie.
