NFL analyst gives Eagles fans a reason to panic

NFL analyst gives Eagles fans a reason to panic

Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Reed Blankenship (32) and cornerback James Bradberry celebrate an interception

The Eagles still have four games to solve their issues before it’s too late.

It is unlikely that Philadelphia will find a solution to its defensive problems in time for the playoffs after faltering for 14 weeks. The Eagles are ranked 28th in scoring defense (24.7 points per game) and 22nd in pass defense (353.9 yards per game).

The Eagles were destroyed by 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy and Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott in their two blowout losses. Purdy finished with 314 passing yards and four touchdowns, while Prescott tossed for 271 yards and two touchdowns.

As a result of their incapacity to contain rival quarterbacks, some observers do not consider the Eagles to be Super Bowl candidates.Moving ahead, Philadelphia’s defense is a major issue, according to ESPN senior writer Bill Barnwell.

To put it plainly, the Eagles’ defense is awful. Not that awful compared to last year. By Philadelphia’s standards, not too awful. Not bad considering their preseason expectations. Barnwell noted on Monday, “Not bad by the measure of other Super Bowl contenders.” “They have a good case for being among the worst defenses in football throughout this six-game period that followed the victory over the Dolphins.”

Fortunately, the Eagles’ remaining games this season won’t see them play against a team with a winning record.

which should help them get back on track. The Eagles (10-3) may still clinch the No.1 seed, but their defensive issues are too concerning to overlook.

If the Eagles and 49ers play in the playoffs again next month, they need to prevent them from experiencing the same level of success.Barnwell noted that since Week 8, the Eagles have had trouble stopping opponents on third downs, allowing them to convert on a league-high 54.8% of their possessions. The Eagles are not much better in the red zone. According to Barnwell, the Bills, 49ers, and Cowboys have completed 10 of 11 games within the 20 over the past three weeks.

It may surprise you to learn that one of the reasons Philadelphia’s secondary has struggled.

“They rank 30th in pressure rate over the last six games, having bothered opposing quarterbacks just 24.0% of the time,” Barnwell noted. “Last season, during that same period,they were pressuring opposing passers just under 35% of the time, which was the fifth-best mark. They posted a 12.7% sack rate from Week 8 to Week 14 last season, which was comfortably the best in football.”

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