Jalen Hurts & DeVonta Smith Speak Out on What’s Wrong with the Eagles’ Offense

And just like that, The undefeated start, Gone. The swagger? Gone. The Philadelphia Eagles’ 4-0 start vanished into thin air after a gut-wrenching 21–17 loss to the Denver Broncos — a game that flipped the script from “Super Bowl contender” to “back to the drawing board.” To a certain extent, of course.

The post game tone, while similar to how it’s been this season, was one about confusion more so than anything else.

Jalen Hurts following the Eagles first loss of the season

Jalen Hurts: "I can't tell you what the issue is. Ultimately, I can take accountability for everything, and take responsibility for it all. The lack of execution, the lack of the sense of urgency. I take responsibility for all of it and I'm just trying to find solutions for it." pic.twitter.com/g9Jdb2l8fj

— Eagles Nation (@PHLEaglesNation) October 5, 2025

After the loss, DeVonta Smith gave reporters a rare glimpse into what’s been going on behind the scenes. The usually quiet receiver didn’t hold back when talking about the offense’s issues.

“Jalen has a lot on his mind when he’s trying to work on protection and things,” Smith said. “There’s times when we’re looking at him and he may give a signal before or after we look, and ultimately we have to be on the same page.”

Translation: the signals are off, and the chemistry isn’t clicking. It’s not about effort — it’s about timing. For an offense that’s supposed to be one of the NFL’s most explosive, that’s a problem.

Jalen Hurts Pushes Back

When Jalen Hurts was asked about Smith’s comments, his response was… let’s just say, different.

“I’d have to ask him what he’s referring to because I don’t remember any of those things happening,” Hurts said postgame. “But again, if I watch the film and something comes up, that’ll be something we can talk about and grow from.”

That’s not a “we’re good” type of answer. That’s a quarterback who’s clearly frustrated — not just with the loss, but with how the story’s being told. He has a lot on his plate, and it seems quite clear, he is also dissatisfied with the Kevin Patullo offense.

The Stats Don’t Tell the Whole Story

Sure, the box score looks solid on paper. Hurts threw for 280 yards. DeVonta Smith had 114 yards and a touchdown. But those numbers lie.

The Eagles’ offense disappeared when it mattered most — just one first down in four drives to close the game. One. The rhythm that once made this unit unstoppable? Gone.

A.J. Brown summed it up perfectly after the game:

“Inconsistency,” he said bluntly. “We started off really good. We just didn’t finish.”

And he’s right.

The Eagles’ offense has been skating by on elite defense and red-zone luck. Against Denver, that luck ran out. Costly penalties, blown reads, and mental lapses piled up until it broke.

Bottom line: The film room is about to get real uncomfortable. But that’s where great teams are built. The Eagles have the talent — now they just need to get this thing right.

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