# What we learned from Sean Mannion's new Eagles offense

> The Eagles showed new offensive concepts in their Week 2 win, but old habits remain and two All-Pros struggled on defense.
- Title: What we learned from Sean Mannion's new Eagles offense
- Summary: The Eagles showed new offensive concepts in their Week 2 win, but old habits remain and two All-Pros struggled on defense. The Eagles are blending new…
- Keywords: eagles, sean mannion, jalen hurts, nfl, philadelphia, commanders, offense, cooper dejean, cam jurgens, jalen carter, landon dickerson, dontayvion wicks
- Source: PhillyVoice — https://phillyvoice.com/5-eagles-thoughts-new-offense-sean-mannion-jalen-hurts-cooper-dejean
- Published: 2026-09-16T09:01:00.428+00:00
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- Topics: eagles, sean mannion, jalen hurts, nfl, philadelphia, commanders, offense, cooper dejean, cam jurgens, jalen carter, landon dickerson, dontayvion wicks
## Eagles win messy opener
Philadelphia beat Washington 24-22 in Week 1 with flashes of new offense and inconsistent defense. Two All-Pros struggled despite the victory.
## More under center snaps
The Eagles went under center 30 percent of the time, up from 22 percent last year. This reflects Sean Mannion's new offensive concepts.
## Heavy use of 11 personnel
Philadelphia used three receivers and one tight end on over 70 percent of snaps. Tight end depth issues likely drove the shift from their usual two-TE sets.
## Hurts throws with anticipation
The TD pass to Dontayvion Wicks showed timing and anticipation, with Hurts releasing while Wicks still had his back turned. This is a key part of the new offense.
## Old habits still present
Inside zone runs, Hurts scrambles, and Four Verts plays all appeared. The Tush Push will surely return at some point.
## Perfect play design and execution
The 64-yard Hurts-to-Wicks connection used 13 personnel to force Washington into run defense, then exploited it with play action.
## Hurts reads the defense perfectly
With Dallas Goedert wide open, Hurts instead threw to Wicks because both defenders had their backs turned and couldn't react. He trusted his receiver to win.

> With J here, he trust you he'll put it up there. So once I broke on the out, on the deep one, I seen the ball in the air and just kept running
## Cooper DeJean struggles in slot
The All-Pro slot corner was targeted eight times and allowed six catches for 75 yards, including a TD. He admitted his eyes deceived him.

> I wasn't good enough, obviously. I've just got to do better.
## DeJean faces Robinson next
Tennessee's slot specialist Wan'Dale Robinson is up next. He had five catches for 38 yards in Week 1.
## Dickerson injury creates crisis
Landon Dickerson going on IR makes Cam Jurgens the most indispensable player. Drew Kendall will likely replace Dickerson at guard.
## Depth chart gets scary thin
If Jurgens gets hurt, the Eagles would start Kendall and Willie Lampkin, who have 89 career snaps combined. That's not ideal for a Super Bowl contender.
## Carter's blocked kick saves day
Jalen Carter's blocked extra point was critical to the win. Ironically, it might have been his best moment of the game.
## Carter gets stonewalled by Cosmi
The elite DT was repeatedly handled by Washington's Sam Cosmi, often in one-on-one situations. He finished with just three hurries in 35 pass rushes.
## Just 2.9 percent win rate
Carter's pass rush win rate was dismal against the Commanders. On one key third down, he was left alone and still couldn't generate pressure.
## Key takeaway

The Eagles are blending new offensive concepts with familiar plays, but depth concerns and defensive inconsistency need addressing.