Eagles' Player Usage: Mailata, Barkley, and Defense Shine
Update: 2025-12-09
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The Philadelphia Eagles Week Fourteen loss to the Chargers highlighted player usage insights. Jordan Mailata played every snap, while Jalen Hurts and the starting offensive line missed just twelve snaps. Despite this, the team struggled offensively, with A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith having identical playing time, but Brown dropping some crucial passes. Saquon Barkley had low touches and no impact in the passing game, despite high snap counts. Darius Slayton made a strong case for more playing time with a key block and reception.Defensively, Cooper DeJean and Zack Baun led in snaps, ranking among the top defenders in the league. The defense has been on the field for over seventy snaps in their last three games, totaling two hundred thirty-five snaps. Marcus Epps and Jordan Davis made crucial plays, with Davis logging one and a half sacks and two tackles for loss. Nolan Smiths snap count increased since returning from injury, indicating growing trust from the coaching staff.Looking ahead, Lane Johnson might return for Week Fifteen, boosting the offensive line. Jalen Carters status remains unclear, but the team hasnt placed him on injured reserve, suggesting they hope to have him back. These player movements and snap counts offer a glimpse into the teams strategies and challenges as they navigate the rest of the season.
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