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Christian McCaffrey astutely dissected the Philadelphia Eagles‘ formation playbook. After enduring back-to-back beatdowns from the 49ers and Cowboys, the Eagles found themselves on the wrong side of a 20-17 score against the Seattle Seahawks on Monday night. Talk about a fumble in the fourth quarter! The Eagles, once soaring high as prime Super Bowl contenders, now find themselves grounded. It’s not just about the losses; it’s about the unraveling of a team that had dreams of hoisting the Lombardi Trophy only weeks ago.
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Part of their recent struggles can be traced to a lackluster offense that seems to have become predictable. Enter Christian McCaffrey, the Niners’ running back, who not only recognized the Eagles’ play but also blew the whistle on it.
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Christian McCaffrey exposes Eagles’ predictable plays
Christian McCaffrey shared some unflattering insight on the Eagles’ offense, and JPA Football wasted no time sharing the play-by-play breakdown. ManningCast turned into McCaffrey’s crystal ball as he eerily foresaw Jalen Hurts’ QB sneak
Christian McCaffrey basically predicted exactly what play the #Eagles would run last night 😳
Eagles have to find a way to make their offense less predictable.
(H/T: @KBeckEagles)pic.twitter.com/Fm2m2tpr4b
— JPAFootball (@jasrifootball) December 19, 2023
The tweet spilled the beans with the caption “Christian McCaffrey basically predicted exactly what play the #Eagles would run last night.” The tweet also declared the Eagles’ offense as predictable as a two-minute warning. Sure, Philly’s got talent, but it seems like their offensive strategy is playing a game that’s not fooling anyone. It’s a playbook that’s missing the X-factor, never truly throwing defenses off their game.
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This predictability problem isn’t just a minor hiccup; it’s a spotlight on Philadelphia head coach, Nick Sirianni. If McCafferey can crack the Eagles’ offensive code, you better believe the 49ers’ defense has the playbook on speed dial.
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In the Eagles’ defense, it’s worth noting that McCaffrey and the 49ers had a front-row seat to the Eagles’ gameplays just a fortnight ago. Familiarity breeds recognition, and in the high-stakes NFL games, knowing your opponent’s moves can be half the battle. Christian McCaffrey, being the gridiron sage he is, probably has an advanced degree in predicting plays before the snap.

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Dec 3, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) scores a touchdown on a sneak play against the San Francisco 49ers during the third quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
But let’s address the elephant in the room: the Eagles are facing some serious heat during this three-game losing streak. The spotlight is particularly harsh on offensive coordinator, Brian Johnson, who’s found himself in the crosshairs of criticism. The Eagles’ offensive output has resembled a sputtering engine lately, putting up fewer than 20 points in each of the last three games and clocking in at 314.3 yards per game since Week 9.
The playbook needs a remix, and it’s high time for Johnson and the Eagles to orchestrate plays that leaves everyone, including their critics, applauding.
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