The Eagles ran 50 offensive plays and spent 72 snaps on defense in Monday night’s 27-7 loss to the Bears. Philadelphia finished with 248 yards, converted 2 of 9 third downs and turned the ball over three times. Chicago held the ball for 36:53, leaving the Eagles’ defense on the field for nearly 14 minutes longer than their offense.
Here is the position-by-position breakdown of snap counts and percentages, from Eagles Communications.
Quarterback
Jalen Hurts played 46 of 50 offensive snaps (92%). Andy Dalton took the other four (8%) while Hurts was evaluated for a concussion following a hit out of bounds. Hurts was cleared and returned, finishing 16 of 25 for 153 yards and an interception. His 1-yard sneak just before halftime produced Philadelphia’s only touchdown.
Dalton’s brief appearance ended with an interception in the end zone on third-and-goal.
Running back
Saquon Barkley played 36 snaps (72%), Will Shipley 13 (26%), and Tank Bigsby two (4%). Barkley gained 82 yards on 15 carries, but 73 came before halftime. He had nine yards on four carries in the second half as the Eagles fell behind and struggled to sustain drives. Bigsby fumbled after a short reception in the first quarter, giving Chicago the ball at the Philadelphia 15.
Wide receiver
DeVonta Smith played all 50 offensive snaps, followed by Dontayvion Wicks with 44 (88%) and rookie Makai Lemon with 35 (70%). Elijah Moore played six (12%) and Darius Cooper five (10%). Smith led Philadelphia with six catches for 85 yards, including a 30-yard gain and the catch at the Chicago 1 that set up Hurts’ touchdown. Wicks made two useful catches on the scoring drive and another 19-yard reception later, but the Eagles generated only seven points despite keeping their top receivers heavily involved.
Tight end
Johnny Mundt led the group with 26 offensive snaps (52%). Zach Ertz played 19 (38%) in his first game back with Philadelphia, while E.J. Jenkins logged 13 (26%). Ertz caught a 9-yard pass during the Eagles’ touchdown drive. Mundt also played 10 special teams snaps, and Jenkins played 14.
Offensive line
Drew Kendall, Jordan Mailata, Tyler Steen, Lane Johnson and Cam Jurgens each played all 50 offensive snaps. Markel Bell appeared for one offensive snap. The unit stayed together, but continuity did not produce a consistent second half: Philadelphia opened the third quarter with three straight three-and-outs, and Hurts was sacked twice for 12 yards.
Defensive line
Jalen Carter played 51 of 72 defensive snaps (71%), Jordan Davis 42 (58%), Moro Ojomo 39 (54%), Byron Young 28 (39%), and Ty Robinson 12 (17%). Carter helped stop D’Andre Swift for a loss during a first-half goal-line stand, while Young helped hold Swift short on a late third down. The larger issue was Chicago’s ability to extend drives: the Bears ran 72 plays, gained 375 yards, and scored on a fourth-quarter possession that consumed more than seven minutes.
Edge rusher
Jalyx Hunt played 53 defensive snaps (74%), Nolan Smith Jr. played 44 (61%), Arnold Ebiketie played 29 (40%), and Jonathan Greenard played 18 (25%). Greenard made his Eagles debut and recorded a quarterback hit and forced fumble in limited work. Philadelphia finished without a sack or a takeaway, however, as Case Keenum completed 24 of 34 passes for 247 yards and two touchdowns.
Linebacker
Jihaad Campbell played 70 defensive snaps (97%) and Zack Baun 66 (92%). Jeremiah Trotter Jr. played six defensive snaps and 18 special teams snaps. Baun led the Eagles with nine combined tackles, five solo. Campbell and Baun were fixtures in the defense throughout a night when Chicago produced 24 first downs.
Cornerback
Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean played all 72 defensive snaps. Riq Woolen played 71 (99%), and Michael Carter II played 20 (28%). Mitchell delivered two drive-ending pass breakups, including a fourth-down stop near the goal line. The secondary still allowed a 41-yard touchdown from Keenum to Kalif Raymond in the third quarter, pushing Chicago’s lead to 20-7.
Safety
Andrew Mukuba played all 72 defensive snaps, while Marcus Epps played 27 (38%). Mukuba was on the field for Raymond’s long touchdown and later drew a defensive holding penalty that erased what would have been a third-down sack. The snap split shows Epps remained part of the rotation, though Mukuba carried the full-game workload.
Special teams
Jeremiah Trotter Jr. and Kelee Ringo each played 18 of 19 special teams snaps (95%). Michael Carter II and E.J. Jenkins played 14 (74%) apiece; Shipley, Cooper and Smael Mondon Jr. each played 13 (68%). Britain Covey played eight (42%) and handled returns. Braden Mann and long snapper Rocco Underwood each logged five snaps (26%), while Jake Elliott played two (11%). With the offense repeatedly stalled, Mann punted five times; Elliott’s lone scoring kick was the extra point after Hurts’ touchdown.
This article originally appeared on Eagles Wire: Eagles snap counts vs. Bears: Breakdown, analysis from 27-7 loss
