{
  "id": 16882684,
  "title": "Jordan Mailata's elite season is getting lost in the Eagles' struggles",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/jordan-mailatas-elite-season-is-getting-lost-in-the-eagles-struggles",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-28T10:09:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/jordan-mailatas-elite-season-getting-100925937.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Philadelphia Eagles have experienced a challenging season offensively, with a 2-5 record after seven games and five consecutive losses. Despite the struggles, left tackle Jordan Mailata has maintained consistency and established himself as one of the NFL's top offensive tackles. According to Pro Football Focus grades, Mailata ranks third overall and third in pass-blocking among NFL tackles. His performance is particularly impressive given the instability on Philadelphia's offensive line, including injuries, personnel changes, and inconsistent production. Mailata has appeared on every offensive snap throughout the first seven games, making him the most dependable offensive player on the roster. The Eagles have struggled to protect quarterbacks and establish a productive running game, placing them among the bottom of the league in scoring and total yardage. However, Mailata's presence has been crucial, providing stability in pass protection and enabling Tanner McKee to direct the offense. His performance, even against tough opponents like the Carolina Panthers, has demonstrated his ability to execute his responsibilities effectively. While Mailata cannot solve every problem for the Eagles, his individual success highlights the team's potential for improvement.",
  "summary": "Jordan Mailata ranks third among NFL tackles in PFF offensive and pass-blocking grades, emerging as a bright spot during the Eagles' 2-5 start",
  "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."
}