Throughout the 2024 season, the Philadelphia Eagles’ offense has drawn criticism. Their offensive has been under a lot of scrutiny, but some of that was self-inflicted, especially when wide receiver A.J. Brown referred to “passing” as the area where they needed to improve.
Although the Eagles’ offensive is extremely skilled, it has been questioned if it consistently lives up to that potential, and quarterback Jalen Hurts’ performance has also come under fire.
That only persisted during Philadelphia’s offense’s two largely lackluster performances in the first two postseason games. Hurts passed for less than 260 yards overall throughout the divisional and wild-card rounds, despite the fact that Saquon Barkley and the rushing game were effective in both victories. Even though the Eagles played through the snow in the divisional round and Hurts was recovering from a concussion, which were obvious issues in both games, the offensive unit was still questioned.
Ahead of their impending Super Bowl game, Eagles cornerback C.J. Gardner-Johnson, in his second tenure with the team, silenced the criticism Hurts and the offense face.
“To be honest, I can’t vouch for their play if last weekend didn’t prove everyone incorrect. Gardner-Johnson told reporters on Friday, “They’re just going to keep going out there and balling.” “I’m just one of their biggest supporters and a teammate, so the more criticism they get, the better. Someone who goes out there and overcomes everything every week is someone I can’t condemn. He’s a running quarterback one week, whining the next, and then, yeah, they win another game. Simply said, I’m relieved they’re rolling. Seeing them return to the championship and perform as they do makes me thrilled.
When the Eagles defeated the Washington Commanders in the NFC championship game, the offense undoubtedly allayed many doubts. Hurts and Barkley combined for six running touchdowns as Philadelphia scored 55 points over Washington. When the Eagles play Steve Spagnuolo’s Kansas City Chiefs defense in the Super Bowl next week, the offense will be put to the ultimate test.
