Eagles’ Week 6 Loss Underscores Offensive Crisis

In Week 6, the Philadelphia Eagles fell 25–14 to the Carolina Panthers, dropping to a 2-4 record. The offense managed only 222 total yards (35 rushing yards on 13 carries) while the defense allowed 399 yards and forced no turnovers. New starter Tanner McKee threw for 215 yards and one touchdown, completing 26 of 45 passes.

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The Eagles entered the game without star quarterback Jalen Hurts, who has been ruled out for the season after doctors discovered blood clots in his lungs. Injuries have also depleted the line: All-Pro tackle Lane Johnson retired, Pro Bowler Cam Jurgens was traded, and running backs Saquon Barkley, DeVonta Smith, and Dallas Goedert each missed two games. Consequently, offensive coordinator Sean Mannion, who replaced Kevin Patullo this season, has not yet worked with a full-strength unit.

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Head coach Nick Sirianni confirmed that Mannion will continue calling plays but emphasized that “everything’s on the table” to improve scoring. He warned that persisting with the same approach would be unwise and signaled openness to adjustments. The coaching staff also highlighted the developing chemistry between McKee and wide receiver DeVonta Smith, noting that Smith expects the partnership to improve as McKee gains more reps.

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• “It should look a lot better now knowing that he’s the quarterback probably going forward, and he’ll get those reps, be able to go over a lot of those things with a full week,” — DeVonta Smith

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• Record after loss: 2-4

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• Total offense: 222 yards (17.7 points per game average) – 30th in the league

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• Rushing: 35 yards, 0 touchdowns

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• Passing: 215 yards, 1 touchdown, 3 sacks, 11 hits on McKee

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• Draft outlook: Tankathon projects the Eagles at No. 7 in the 2027 NFL Draft order, three spots higher after the defeat.

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The Eagles face the Dallas Cowboys in Week 7 on Monday Night Football, both teams sitting at 2-4. The extra rest provides McKee and Smith additional time to refine their connection before the matchup. General manager Howie Roseman’s decisions at the upcoming trade deadline will further shape the team’s trajectory as the season progresses.

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