Philadelphia Eagles news and links for 9/5/26.
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Ranking the Eagles as the 16th best offense in the NFL feels fair, partly because it's hard to know exactly where to place them. The expectation is that they won't be consistently mediocre, but rather show ups and downs. Progress may not be linear, but hopefully they'll hit their stride later in the season. What do you think?
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Who Will Have the NFL’s Best Offense in 2026? – The Ringer
The Eagles check in at No. 16 on this list. The bottom fell out of their offense last year under former coordinator Kevin Patullo, finishing 19th in EPA per drive and posting the fifth-highest three-and-out rate in the NFL. A combination of run blocking regression and a lack of surprises in the passing game led to a wild-card exit and one of the most miserable 11-win seasons in league history. The offense will look entirely different under new offensive coordinator and first-time play caller Sean Mannion, who most recently coached under Matt LaFleur in Green Bay. The Eagles have to replace A.J. Brown, which they'll attempt to do in the aggregate through Dontayvion Wicks and rookie Makai Lemon. There will be more snaps under center and more throws over the middle. They'll ask Jalen Hurts to throw with anticipation more frequently, and how well he adapts to these changes will determine how the offense fares this season. It could be a breakout year for DeVonta Smith if things break right, and he's been elite without Brown on the field, but there may well be growing pains as the team adjusts to a new scheme and faces sky-high expectations.
Top 10 NFL offenses in 2026? Bears, Bills, Rams headline my projection – NFL.com
The Eagles are not in the top 10 here. The Cowboys check in at No. 5. It's not easy advancing deep into January without a top-tier offense these days. Last season, of the top 10 teams in offensive points per game (OPPG), which counts only points scored by the offense and excludes defensive or kick return scores, seven made the playoffs. Six of the eight teams that played in the Divisional Round ranked among the top 10 in OPPG, as did the teams that met in the Super Bowl.
Eagles announce 7 captains for the 2026 season – BGN
Congrats to Jordan Davis, who is a first-time captain. No surprise there; he's been an emerging leader on this team. That aspect is part of why the Eagles signed him to a long-term contract extension.
What I’m Worried About – Iggles Blitz
Jalen Hurts is learning a new offense and has new receivers to throw to, so there are going to be some ups and downs. He had some bad games in previous years but always bounced back. Could all the new changes turn a bad game into multiple bad games? The passing game was erratic this summer, and there are no guarantees things will go well. Sean Mannion is a first-time offensive coordinator stepping into a team with Super Bowl expectations, which is the standard in Philly these days. He'll face pressure from rabid fans and one of the league's biggest media contingents. Everything we've heard about Mannion is promising, but he will have his own ups and downs. No new coordinator gets things perfect right away. We'll see how he handles Hurts, Nick Sirianni, fan pressure and media scrutiny. Mannion is getting ready for one heck of a roller coaster ride.
2026 NFL rookies guide: Stat leaders, fantasy picks, top QBs – ESPN
Makai Lemon, WR, Philadelphia Eagles. Philadelphia traded up to No. 20 for Lemon after he averaged 3.04 yards per route run in college and dropped just three of 190 career targets. With A.J. Brown gone, there are targets available, but Lemon still has to beat out Dontayvion Wicks for a bigger role. Lemon is a WR5 for now in fantasy leagues, with room to climb if he locks down the No. 2 job.
A dozen records and milestones within reach with Eagles set to open 2026 season – NBCSP
In just six NFL seasons, Jalen Hurts has rushed for 63 touchdowns and needs seven to pass Steve Van Buren and set the franchise record. Van Buren rushed for 69 TDs in his eight-year career from 1944 through 1951. Hurts has 3,554 career rushing yards and needs 446 to become the seventh quarterback to reach 4,000 for his career. He would join Lamar Jackson (6,522), former Eagle Michael Vick (6,109), Cam Newton (5,628), Russell Wilson (5,568), former Eagle Randall Cunningham (4,928), Josh Allen (4,721) and Steve Young (4,239).
[Young Eagles starter has found ‘[his] legs’ after a shaky start: Why he’s in line for a big payday – NJ.com](https://www.nj.com/eagles/2026/09/young-eagles-starter-has-found-his-legs-after-a-shaky-start-why-hes-in-line-for-a-big-payday.html)
“I see a guy who’s been really, really consistent at his job this camp,” Kuper said about Steen on Thursday. “He’s probably been one of the most consistent guys on offense. He’s been there every day. He’s got a lot of power. He’s an athletic kid, and you just kind of see the game coming together for him a little bit. Takes time as a young player regardless. What is this? Year four for Tyler. It takes time to find your legs, to find your confidence.”
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