There is no guarantee when Jalen Hurts will be back in the Philadelphia Eagles’ lineup. This is a concern because if the Eagles want to take first place in NFC East, and the NFC’s one-seed, they’re facing a must-win game next week against the New York Giants.
The Eagles are now 0-2 with backup quarterback Gardner Minshew. In his two starts, Minshew has a 58.1% completion rating, three touchdowns, three interceptions, four fumbles and six sacks. On top of the passing game being sub-par, this is the second week in a row that the Eagles’ rushing attack hasn’t exceeded 100 yards.
The Eagles were unable to get into a rhythm when they opened up against the New Orleans Saints, as their first four drives ended in three-and-outs. They had only 61 net yards in the first half.
After two full games, one thing has become clear: the system in which Hurts thrives is not the offense that Minshew is capable of running.
If the Eagles want to win the NFC East and any playoff games with Minshew, it will be because the coaching staff is forced to make changes and run a specific scheme that is tailored for their backup quarterback.
Let’s dive into the film to see what the Eagles have to do to win with Minshew.