Eagles Week 2 Recap: Win Over Chiefs, Passing Game Still Warming Up

The Big Picture: Winning is What Matters
The Eagles left Kansas City with a gritty 20–17 win, improving to 2–0 while dropping the Chiefs to 0–2 for the first time in the Patrick Mahomes era. It wasn’t the type of offensive showcase many expected in a Super Bowl rematch, but Philadelphia got the job done with defense, timely running, and just enough passing. For now, the win is what matters — but it’s fair to expect more from the passing game considering the weapons this team has.

Passing By the Numbers & Key Moments

• Jalen Hurts: 15-of-22, 101 yards, 0 TDs, 0 INTs
• DeVonta Smith: 4 catches, 53 yards, including a crucial 28-yard 3rd-and-10 conversion
• Chiefs’ Mahomes: 187 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT

The defining air moment came in the 4th quarter when Hurts hit Smith on a 28-yard strike to keep a drive alive. That set up a “tush push” touchdown to put Philly in control. Beyond that, the passing game was limited — safe throws, few deep shots, and no explosive plays through the air.

What Worked

• Hurts avoided turnovers and delivered when it mattered.
• Smith proved once again he’s the go-to guy in big moments.
• The run game, especially Saquon Barkley, helped balance things out.

What Didn’t

• Just 101 passing yards is underwhelming for an offense with A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith leading the way.
• No consistent deep threat presence.
• Third-down conversions through the air were uneven (Eagles finished 5-of-14 on 3rd downs).

Kevin Patullo’s Growing Pains
A lot of the heat is falling on offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo, and fans on social media are letting him have it. It’s fair to say there’s plenty of room to improve. This is only his second game as a play caller, and getting a feel for rhythm, balance, and situational calls takes time. That said, Patullo has inherited a Lamborghini of an offense — stars at every skill position, an MVP-level quarterback, and the best offensive line in football. The leash isn’t long in Philly. He doesn’t need to be perfect in September, but he does need to find ways to unlock this passing game sooner rather than later.

Why We’re Not Sounding the Alarm

• It’s early: Week 2 is about finding rhythm, not defining ceilings.
• Philly still won in one of the toughest road environments in the NFL.
• The defense and special teams bailed out the offense, highlighted by Andrew Mukuba’s red-zone interception.

What Eagles Fans Should Expect Moving Forward

• More downfield aggression to stretch defenses.
• Bigger passing yardage totals, with Hurts eclipsing 200+ yards more often.
• Explosive plays to match the star power of this roster.
• Improved 3rd-down efficiency through the air.
• Healthy reinforcements, once the full group of playmakers is back on the field, to diversify options.

Final Thoughts
This was a gutsy road win, but the passing game is clearly still in second gear. There’s no panic — not in September, not at 2–0 — but with the talent assembled, it’s fair for Eagles fans to want more fireworks from Hurts and his receivers. Expect the air attack to expand as the season unfolds. For now, the Eagles have proven they can grind out wins, even without the passing game at full throttle.

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