Philadelphia Eagles’ 4-0 start could take a very dark turn if NFL history repeats itself
The Eagles look like the 2012 Cardinals and it’s not good.
If you looked at the Philadelphia Eagles closely, it wouldn’t make too much sense that they’re undefeated heading into Week 5.
However, they are, and things could take a turn quickly if they don’t correct their mistakes.
ESPN’s Tim McManus pointed out this week that the Eagles are just the second team in 90 years to start with a 4-0 record despite being outgained in every single game. The only other team to do that was the Arizona Cardinals in 2012, and that did not end well for them.
“The Eagles are 4-0 this season despite getting outgained in all four games,” McManus said. “They are the second team over the past 90 years to start 4-0 and get outgained in all four games alongside the 2012 Cardinals, who went on to finish at 5-11 in Ken Whisenhunt’s final season as Arizona’s coach, per ESPN Research.”
That season under Whisenhunt, the Cardinals were outgained 344 total yards to open the season. They still managed to beat the Seattle Seahawks, New England Patriots, Philadelphia Eagles, and Miami Dolphins.
The Eagles have been outgained by 327 total yards.
But, History Might Not Repeat Itself
It’s easy to dwell on the negative, especially when the Eagles’ top wide receiver, A.J. Brown, is unhappy with how the offense is performing, even if they are winning.
There’s no reason the Eagles, who are loaded with the best talent and not too much different from their Super Bowl roster, should be getting outgained while winning.
Of course, this has to do with the defense, too. However, there’s a ton of potential there across the board, and we all saw it during the second half of Week 3’s win over the Los Angeles Rams when both sides of the ball really showed up.
Consistency is key, and Kevin Patullo optimizing the talent he has is too, or the Eagles could face what the Cardinals did 10 years ago.
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