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Eagles Face Coaching Questions After Seventh Straight Loss

Philadelphia’s 2-7 season reached a low point with Sunday’s 19-11 defeat by the Giants. The Eagles managed only 11 points, averaged 3.3 yards per play and trailed New York by nearly 10 minutes in possession time. Their longest offensive gain was a 24-yard scramble by Joe Milton; the Giants also drew a 30-yard pass-interference penalty against Philadelphia.

Milton was sacked seven times, while Saquon Barkley and backup Elijah Mitchell averaged 1.8 yards per carry. The offense continued to struggle with its running game, pass protection against blitzes and creating big plays. Receiver DeVonta Smith and Dontayvion Wicks could return after missing three games with injuries, but the report described the offensive-line problems as unlikely to quickly resolve.

Sirianni arrived at his postgame news conference about 75 minutes after the final whistle. He said he had spoken with every player and met with several who stopped by his office. Asked about possible coaching changes, he said he would review the game and assess himself, adding that changes should not be made simply because of the team’s record.

The Eagles’ bye week now gives the staff time to review the offense and consider changes before the team returns in Week 11. The report raised the possibility of staff adjustments and further player movement before Tuesday’s trade deadline, but said Sirianni’s own job appeared less likely to change than the makeup of his staff.

Reported by The Philadelphia Inquirer, Sports Illustrated, CBS Sports.

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