# Eagles mailbag: Riq Woolen good, offensive scheme issues

> Eagles' Riq Woolen excels but offensive scheme struggles.
- Title: Eagles mailbag: Riq Woolen good, offensive scheme issues
- Summary: Eagles' Riq Woolen excels but offensive scheme struggles. Riq Woolen has allowed minimal separation in first two games, but Eagles' offensive scheme faces…
- Keywords: riq woolen, eagles, offensive scheme, run game, jalen hurts, cooper dejean, victor fangio, nfl, eagles mailbag, prostate cancer, john coltrane, flyers
- Source: PhillyVoice — https://phillyvoice.com/eagles-mailbag-riq-woolen-good-offensive-scheme-issues-more
- Published: 2026-09-28T11:09:59.406+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: riq woolen, eagles, offensive scheme, run game, jalen hurts, cooper dejean, victor fangio, nfl, eagles mailbag, prostate cancer, john coltrane, flyers
## Riq Woolen's performance
Riq Woolen has allowed minimal separation in first two games.

> Riq Woolen is good
## Woolen's coverage stats
Woolen gave up 22 yards on 9 targets for 3 catches.

> PFF has Woolen down for 3 catches allowed on 9 targets for 22 yards
## Woolen's impact
Woolen forces immediate tackles on catches.

> When his man does make a catch, that guy is on the ground immediately
## Cooper DeJean status
Cooper DeJean is healthy after Week 1 setback.

> He's fine
## Run game importance
Eagles need strong run game for playoff success.

> If the Eagles fail to get that going throughout the season, they're already dead in the water
## Offensive scheme challenge
Run and pass plays look alike to confuse defenses.

> The marriage of the run and pass keeps defenses off balance and guessing
## Short-term strategy
Eagles lean on Hurts while run game struggles.

> They can't just quit on the run game, but at the same time they can't let their crappy run game kill their offense
## Screen game issues
Eagles gain negative yards on screen plays.

> The Eagles have gained -6 yards on 8 pass attempts to targets at or behind the line of scrimmage
## Tight end blocking
Tight ends struggle with blocking.

> The tight ends have not been good blockers so far this season
## Jordan Davis vs Moro Ojomo
Davis contract costs less than Ojomo's potential deal.

> Davis is under contract for four more years at just under $91 million
## Safety trade potential
Eagles may trade for safety if Kenny Moore fails.

> I think a safety makes some sense if Kenny Moore doesn't pan out
## Quarterback depth
Eagles have multiple quarterbacks for depth.

> There are quarterback injuries all over the league
## Sack situation
Eagles lack sacks despite expectations.

> We're due. We're due.
## Vic Fangio's quote
Fangio says Eagles are due for takeaways.

> We're due. We're due.
## Eagles' strategy
Eagles will continue run game despite issues.

> They're going to continue to run it, a lot
## What happens next
Eagles face run game challenges this week.

> The run game has to work for the scheme to run the way it's intended
## Key takeaway

Riq Woolen has allowed minimal separation in first two games, but Eagles' offensive scheme faces run game challenges.