# Eagles must fix pass protection

> Eagles' offense struggles with unblocked defenders after Week 6.
- Title: Eagles must fix pass protection · PhillyVoice | Shortify
- Summary: Eagles' offense struggles with unblocked defenders after Week 6. Eagles allow 20.7% of pass plays to be rushed due to poor pass protection.
- Keywords: eagles, nfl, pass protection, tanner mckee, sean mannion, nick siriani, jalen hurts, blitz rate, news, local, must, fix
- Source: PhillyVoice — https://phillyvoice.com/eagles-blitz-protection-sacks-free-rides-sean-mannion-nick-sirianni-film-nfl
- Published: 2026-10-21T15:58:27.335+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: eagles, nfl, pass protection, tanner mckee, sean mannion, nick siriani, jalen hurts, blitz rate, news, local
## Eagles' pass protection issue
Eagles allow 20.7% of pass plays to be rushed due to poor pass protection.
## Blitz rates against Eagles
Eagles face highest blitz rates in NFL with opponents increasing blitz percentages by double digits.
## Quarterback pressure stats
Eagles average 8 unblocked defenders per game for a team with 33 dropbacks.
## New offensive coaching
New OC Sean Mannion and OL coach Chris Kuper must redesign protection schemes.
## QB1 change
Tanner McKee replaces Jalen Hurts as QB1 with less mobility.
## Blitz rate comparison
Rams increase blitz rate from 32% to 55% against Eagles.
## Eagles' EPA against blitz
Eagles have NFL's third-lowest EPA against blitz (-0.39).
## Inexperienced linemen
Eagles use inexperienced linemen including undrafted second-year players.
## Panthers game analysis
Eagles failed first snap against Panthers with unblocked defenders.
## Sack details
LB Bobby Okereke sacks McKee for 11 yards on first snap.
## Eagles' run game
Eagles' run game and first-down offense are separate issues.
## Eagles' ranking
Eagles rank 1st in NFL for unblocked pressures allowed at 20.7%.
## Eagles' problem
Eagles are NFL's worst in pass protection by a mile.
## Key takeaway

Eagles allow 20.7% of pass plays to be rushed due to poor pass protection.