{
  "id": 10748646,
  "title": "OC Sean Mannion Named Eagles' Biggest Problem After Bears Loss",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/oc-sean-mannion-named-eagles-biggest-problem-after-bears-loss",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-29T18:01:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/sports/nfl/manti-teo-names-sean-mannion-as-eagles-biggest-problem-after-bears-loss-12502544"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Philadelphia Eagles entered their Monday night game against the Chicago Bears with a 2-0 record, but their performance fell far short of expectations. The Eagles' offense struggled, managing only 248 total yards and committing three turnovers throughout the game. Quarterback Jalen Hurts went 16 for 25 for 153 yards, without any passing touchdowns or interceptions. Running back Saquon Barkley contributed 82 rushing yards on just 15 carries, but didn't see much passing action. Wide receiver DeVonta Smith only managed six catches for 65 yards. Former NFL linebacker Manti Te o attributed the team's poor showing to offensive coordinator Sean Mannion, stating that Mannion bears the majority of the responsibility. Te o noted that Mannion lacks experience in play-calling, having only called plays on his father's high school team and in the East-West Shrine game. Despite his oversight, the Eagles still possess significant talent, making it perplexing that they haven't scored a touchdown in the first quarter of a single game. The team had previously moved on from offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo after a disappointing season, hoping that Mannion would bring improvement. However, the Eagles have only become worse under his guidance. Mannion, who rose quickly through the coaching ranks, joined the Green Bay Packers as an offensive assistant before becoming quarterbacks coach in 2025. His swift ascent to an offensive coordinator role in the NFL is notable, but the Eagles must address their offensive issues before their challenging upcoming schedule, including games against the Rams, Jaguars, Panthers, and Cowboys.",
  "summary": "After an ugly 27-7 loss to the Bears on MNF, former NFL linebacker Manti Te'o put the blame squarely on Eagles OC Sean Mannion.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}