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Special teams also came under fire, with dropped kicks and mistakes from Tank Bsuby and AJ Dillon costing valuable field position. McMullen and others questioned the situational play-calling, particularly the Eagles' conservative approach in critical moments—like running into loaded boxes in the goal-to-go situation or failing to capitalize early in the game. The team’s third-down struggles (one-of-nine conversions) exemplified these issues, with predictable play choices and an inability to sustain drives.