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Most would agree with the following statement. The Philadelphia Eagles don't need an offensive overhaul. They need an offensive leap. They enter the 2026 season with a franchise quarterback, one of the league's premier offensive lines, and playmakers capable of changing games every time they touch the football. The foundation is already in place.
Still, talent alone doesn't guarantee elite production. For all of the offense's strengths, there were several statistical trends from 2025 that prevented the Eagles from consistently reaching another level. If Sean Mannion can improve those areas while preserving what already worked, Philadelphia's offense could become significantly more dangerous. Here are a few areas where they can hone their focus.
More points have to follow sustained Eagles drives
The simplest measure of an offense remains the scoreboard. Last season, the Eagles averaged just 22.3 points per game, ranking 19th in the NFL. For a roster featuring Jalen Hurts, Saquon Barkley, Dallas Goedert and one of football's best offensive lines, that number leaves room for improvement.
The offense doesn't need to become reckless. It simply needs to finish more drives and generate explosive scoring opportunities with greater consistency. Imagination could cure some of the ills, but only time will tell. No one should panic. There is room for optimism.
More production must better reflect the Eagles' offensive talent
The Eagles also finished 24th in total offense, averaging 311.2 yards per game. That ranking doesn't match the talent assembled on the roster.
Whether through a more aggressive passing approach, improved efficiency on early downs, or a better rhythm between the run and pass, Mannion's challenge will be finding ways to generate more consistent production between the 20-yard lines. Moving the chains more frequently often leads to more scoring chances.
Jalen Hurts' legs remain one of Philadelphia's greatest weapons
Jalen Hurts has evolved into an outstanding passer. That evolution shouldn't come at the expense of what makes him unique.
Hurts rushed for 421 yards and eight touchdowns in 2025, both his lowest totals since becoming Philadelphia's full-time starter. While protecting the franchise quarterback is important, the threat of Hurts as a runner has long been one of the league's most difficult challenges for opposing defenses.
When linebackers and edge defenders must account for his mobility, everyone benefits. The goal isn't asking Hurts to carry the ball 15 times a game. It's making sure defenses never stop fearing that possibility.
The left side of the offensive line can be even better
Jordan Mailata and Landon Dickerson remain among the NFL's premier players at their positions. They've developed outstanding chemistry on and off the field, helping anchor one of football's best offensive lines. Even so, there's room for refinement.
Mailata allowed five sacks in 2025, while Dickerson surrendered six, combining for 11 sacks from the left side of the line. Considering their talent and the expectations they've established, both players are capable of lowering those totals.
With a healthy offseason behind them, continued improvement in pass protection would only make life easier for Hurts and the offense as a whole. Sean Mannion wasn't hired to rebuild the Eagles' offense. He was hired to elevate it.
If Philadelphia can score more consistently, generate additional yardage, rediscover the full impact of Jalen Hurts as a dual-threat quarterback and tighten up pass protection along its dominant offensive line, the difference between a good offense and an elite one may be smaller than it appears.
The Eagles finished the 2025 NFL regular season ranked 24th in third-down conversion percentage.
Philadelphia successfully converted on 37.1% of its third-down attempts. No one must be told that must be better. The three-and-outs came too frequently, and again, with this amount of talent, that can't happen. The defense made a living doing their part. If the offense pulls its weight, the Eagles could be special and compete for a Super Bowl again in 2026.
This article originally appeared on Eagles Wire: 5 offensive trends Eagles' OC Sean Mannion must improve in 2026
