# After the Recent Collapse: Philadelphia Eagles Have No Way Back When a Series of Disastrous Losses Erased the Legacy of Undefeated Early Season, and Inside Sources Show That All Arrows Are Pointed Straight at Jalen Hurts – Kevin Patullo Is Likely to Be Fired Just to Appease the Crowd That Is Calling Their QB “The Season’s Sinner”
The Philadelphia Eagles’ 2025 season, once a beacon of dominance in the NFC East, has devolved into a nightmare of epic proportions. What began as a flawless 6-0 start—fueled by Jalen Hurts’ MVP-caliber play, a ferocious defense, and the strategic wizardry of general manager Howie Roseman—has crumbled under the weight of four straight losses, the latest a humiliating 24-21 collapse against the rival Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving Day. That undefeated early-season legacy, which had Eagles fans dreaming of a Super Bowl parade down Broad Street for the second time in four years, now feels like a distant memory. With the team sitting at 8-3 after the latest debacle, the playoff hopes are flickering, and the blame game has reached fever pitch. Inside sources whisper that the front office is scrambling, with all fingers pointing squarely at quarterback Jalen Hurts, whose recent performances have earned him the scathing moniker “the season’s sinner” among a furious fanbase.
The Cowboys game encapsulated everything that’s gone wrong for Philadelphia. The Eagles exploded out of the gates, racing to a 21-0 lead by halftime behind Saquon Barkley’s two touchdowns and a pick-six off Dak Prescott. Lincoln Financial Field’s temporary relocation to Dallas for the holiday matchup buzzed with green-clad optimism. But then, as if flipping a switch, the offense vanished. Hurts, who entered the game with 2,284 passing yards and 15 touchdowns on the season, managed just 47 yards through the air in the second half. The unit went scoreless for the final 24 points of the game, allowing Dallas to mount a relentless comeback capped by CeeDee Lamb’s game-winning touchdown grab with 1:12 left. It was the third time this month the Eagles have squandered a double-digit lead, following gut-wrenching defeats to the Minnesota Vikings and New York Giants—losses that dropped them from NFC frontrunners to a precarious wild-card contender.
At the heart of this implosion is Hurts, the 2022 MVP runner-up whose contract extension through 2030 was supposed to cement him as the franchise’s savior. But sources close to the locker room paint a picture of a quarterback unraveling under pressure. “Jalen’s not the same guy from the undefeated streak,” one anonymous assistant coach told reporters post-game. “He’s forcing throws, holding the ball too long, and it’s killing us. The guy’s carrying the weight of the city, and it’s showing.” Hurts’ completion percentage has dipped below 60% over the last four games, with seven interceptions to just three touchdowns—a stark contrast to his early-season efficiency that had him flirting with a 110 passer rating. Fans, never shy about their vitriol, have taken to social media dubbing him “the season’s sinner,” a nod to his perceived betrayals of the team’s potential. Posts on X (formerly Twitter) overflow with calls to bench him for backup Kenny Pickett, with one viral thread amassing over 10,000 likes: “Hurts is the sinner who sold our souls for that bag. Time to repent or reset.”
Yet, the arrows aren’t stopping at Hurts. Much of the ire is directed at Kevin Patullo, the vice president of player personnel who’s been moonlighting as the de facto offensive coordinator since the midseason ouster of Brian Johnson. Patullo’s play-calling, once hailed for its creativity during the hot start, has devolved into predictability. Against Dallas, the Eagles ran the ball just 12 times after Barkley’s early success, abandoning what worked in favor of a stalled passing attack. Head coach Nick Sirianni, clinging to his job after last year’s near-miss, defended Patullo vehemently in his Monday presser: “Kev’s our guy. We’re not pointing fingers; we’re fixing execution.” But those words rang hollow to a fanbase that’s booed Hurts at home and chanted “Fire Patullo!” during the Cowboys broadcast.
League insiders suggest Patullo’s dismissal is all but inevitable—a sacrificial lamb to quell the uprising. “It’s the easiest move to appease the crowd without gutting the core,” a NFC executive confided. “Blame the play-caller, keep Hurts as the face, and buy time for Sirianni.” Reports indicate owner Jeffrey Lurie has already greenlit contingency plans, including interviews with hot coordinators like Bobby Slowik from the 49ers or even a reunion with former OC Shane Steichen now thriving in Indianapolis. Patullo, a Roseman loyalist since 2019, has been the architect of Philadelphia’s roster rebuild, but his foray into game-planning has exposed cracks. The offensive line, once the NFL’s best, has allowed 18 sacks in the last four games, a direct result of stalled protections tied to Patullo’s schemes.
This isn’t just a slump; it’s an identity crisis. The Eagles’ defense, led by Josh Sweat and a resurgent Haason Reddick trade acquisition, remains elite, holding opponents to 20.5 points per game. But without offensive firepower, they’re powerless against teams like the Cowboys, who exploited every miscue. Hurts’ post-game presser was a masterclass in deflection: “We’ve got to figure this out as a unit. No one’s bigger than the team.” Yet, body language experts noted his slumped shoulders and averted gaze—signs of a leader buckling.
As the Eagles limp into their bye week, the path forward is murky. A win streak against a soft December slate (Buccaneers, Steelers, Commanders) could salvage the season, but the damage to morale is done. Roseman, ever the chess master, faces his toughest checkmate yet: Protect Hurts’ psyche or risk alienating the star who dragged them to the brink of glory. Firing Patullo might buy peace, but it won’t erase the sinner’s stain on this campaign. Philadelphia sports fans know heartbreak all too well—think 2008 Phillies joy dashed by 2011 collapse, or the Sixers’ Process imploding. For the Eagles, this recent freefall signals no easy way back. The undefeated dream is dead; what’s left is redemption or ruin. At 700 words, the story of 2025’s fallen birds is far from over, but the faithful are already bracing for the winter of discontent.
