Are you worried?

If you’re an Eagles fan, you may still be numb from the Birds’ 24-21 loss in Dallas on Sunday.

When the Eagles were dominating with a 21-0 lead before halftime, many of you may have switched channels. The game appeared to be over, and it looked like another win to keep pace with the Rams.

Instead, we saw yet another example of the Eagles’ inconsistent offense.

When you look at the big picture, the Eagles are 8-3 and will soon lock up the NFC East title.

However, the Birds will host the rising Bears in a quick turnaround in a Black Friday 3 p.m. matinee at the Linc.

Hmmm ... still worried? You can still be patient.

In this week’s version of the “Inside the Huddle” column, I will take a look at some of the Eagles’ offensive problems, some of their history with the Bears, and a swirl around the league.

A Patullo Problem ... Through the first 11 games, the Eagles have dealt with plenty of internal strife, mainly centered around A.J. Brown’s complaints about not getting the ball enough.

Brown, though, was happy after Sunday’s game, in which he caught eight of his 10 targets for 110 yards with a touchdown.

The Eagles scored on their first three possessions, but their remaining possessions resulted in a punt, punt, punt, missed field goal — a 56-yarder — fumble and a punt. The final punt came after Jalen Hurts was sacked for a 13-yard loss on a third-and-two, a sack that would cost them the game.

To compound matters, the Birds uncharacteristically had 14 penalties for 96 yards.

First-year offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo is the current bullseye for the Eagles’ offensive issues. Yet Patullo isn’t new to the Eagles, as he was the team’s passing game coordinator the previous four years, and he seemed like a natural fit for the position when Kellen Moore left for the Saints’ head job.

Looking at the numbers, the Eagles are 28th in total yards per game at 300.1, 28th in passing at 184.9, and 17th in rushing at 115.2.

Patullo has been criticized for a vanilla offense that hasn’t involved enough motion and overall creativity.

Head Birds boss Nick Sirianni gave Patullo a vote of confidence Monday, and indicated that he will stay the course with him. In the past, Sirianni handed over the playcalling to then offensive coordinator and current Colts head coach Shane Steichen, and the Birds’ offense took off.

Sagging Saquon ... Remember the 2,000-yard man?

Well, Saquon Barkley likely won’t achieve that mark this season unless he has some 200-plus-yard games over the final six games. Barkley had a season-low 22 yards on 10 carries Sunday, and he stated that he “was in a funk.”

In 11 games this season, Barkley has 684 yards for a 3.7 average with four touchdowns. His season best was 150 against the Giants on Oct. 26, and he had 88 against the Chiefs on Sept. 14. In the previous week against the Lions, Barkley had a season-high 26 carries for 83 yards.

Last season through 11 games, Barkley had 1,403 yards for a 6.2 average with 10 touchdowns. He had a season-high 255 yards against the Rams, and his season low was 46 against the Browns.

As far as his carries, Barkley has 185 this season as opposed to 223 at the same juncture last year.

Part of Barkley’s ineffectiveness has been blamed on the offensive line’s inconsistent play. Center Cam Jurgens has been sidelined most of the season, and tackle Lane Johnson also has been out.

With six games to play, Barkley is determined to make an impact down the stretch.

“I’ve been kind of nonexistent this year,” admitted Barkley. “I’ve got to figure out for the team and I’m going to get it right. I’ll figure it out.”

The Fog Bowl ... On Dec. 31, 1988, the Eagles and the Bears were involved in an NFC divisional playoff game, and it was one of the league’s most bizarre games.

Fog engulfed the field, and its thickness looked like clouds on the ground. According to the National Weather Service, the fog was caused when cold air over Lake Michigan was blown by a breeze toward warm air at Soldier Field on the lakefront.

The fog’s thickness reduced the visibility to about 20 yards. CBS, which broadcast the game on television, couldn’t use its helicopter for overhead shots of the stadium. Broadcasters Verne Lundquist and Terry Bradshaw called the game from TV monitors because they couldn’t see the field. Many fans in attendance left their seats to watch the game on TVs in the concourse.

The Bears won the game, 20-12, and it was a classic matchup between Eagles head coach Buddy Ryan and the Bears’ Mike Ditka, who openly despised each other.

Eagles kicker Luis Zendejas booted four field goals, and, somehow, Randall Cunningham completed 27 of 54 passes for 407 yards and three interceptions. Keith Byars ran for 74 yards and caught nine passes for 103 yards. Keith Jackson added seven catches for 142 yards.

Bears quarterback Mike Tomczak completed 10 of 20 passes for 172 yards with a touchdown and three interceptions.

I remember watching the game at my grandmother’s house.

Bearhugs ... Over the years, the Bears have a 29-17-1 advantage in the series. The Eagles have won the last six meetings, and the Bears’ last win was in 2011 by a 30-24 score.

The Birds won their last meeting, 25-20, in 2022 behind Jalen Hurts, who completed 22 of 37 for 315 yards with two interceptions. Hurts also rushed for 61 yards. Brown caught nine passes for 181 yards.

In an NFC Wild-card game in 2019, the Eagles edged the Bears, 16-15. Nick Foles completed 25 of 40 passes for 266 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions. Foles hit Golden Tate with a winning 4-yard touchdown with 56 seconds remaining.

Numbers and notes ... In case you missed it, here are some tidbits from the weekend:

With his team’s overtime win over the Colts, the Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes has an unblemished 7-0 mark in overtime games; former Eagles head coach Chip Kelly was fired as the Raiders’ offensive coordinator after their loss to the Browns; Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott has a 36-9 record over NFC East opponents during the regular season and in the playoffs, and Prescott is 22-2 at home against them with a 19-game winning streak.

Topping Off ... Here is one man’s view of the top five teams in the league:

1. Rams (9-2): They routed the Bucs and look like a complete team. Matthew Stafford is an MVP candidate.

2. Patriots (9-2): Pats have won nine straight and could be on their way to the Super Bowl.

3. Broncos (9-2): With the league’s best pass rush, the Broncos will stay near the top.

4. Eagles (8-3): Birds can still have a strong finish down the stretch.

5. Seahawks (8-3): Sam Darnold continues to impress, but can he do it in the postseason?

Bottoming Out ... Here is one man’s view of the worst five teams (worst to fifth worst):

1. Titans (1-10): They are on their way to another top pick in the draft and can be the league’s latest 1-15 since the 2020 Jaguars.

2. Raiders (2-9): There’s not much to wager on in Las Vegas.

3. Saints (2-9): The Arch Manning watch is on.

4.. Bengals (3-8): Joe Flacco is still upright and throwing, and their defense continues to be horrendous.

5. Giants (2-10): G-Men proved they can score without Jaxson Dart, but their run defense is non-existent.

What’s Your Fantasy? ... Entering Week 13, here are some possible fantasy plays or pickups that should help your team:

Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold should have a good day against the Vikings; Jets wide receiver John Metchie III has emerged as a consistent contributor and plays the Pats; Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett has been playing well and faces the Bucs; Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence and tight end Brenton Strange, both of whom should have big games against the Titans.

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