The real reason why the Eagles will contend for the Super Bowl
With Sunday’s 24-8 blitzkrieg against the Washington Commanders, the Philadelphia Eagles are the NFC’s lone 3-0 team. Due to such a hot start the Eagles are becoming a trendy pick to win the Super Bowl. Through the first three games of the season the Eagles have proven that they are able to win in a […]
With Sunday’s 24-8 blitzkrieg against the Washington Commanders, the Philadelphia Eagles are the NFC’s lone 3-0 team. Due to such a hot start the Eagles are becoming a trendy pick to win the Super Bowl.
Through the first three games of the season the Eagles have proven that they are able to win in a variety of different ways.
The Eagles leaned on the run game and A.J. Brown in Week 1. QB Jalen Hurts looked like a magician while CB Darius Slay pulled down two interceptions in Week 2’s win over the Vikings.
It was the Eagles’ pass rush that was able to create havoc for Commanders QB Carson Wentz this time around.
The Eagles were able to sack Wentz nine times in the win, which is just two sacks shy of a franchise record. Led by Brandon Graham with 2.5 sacks, six different Eagles tallied at least one sack.
Crazy indeed, Jalen.
Many will point to this talented Eagles offense as the reason why Philly can contend for a title. However, in today’s NFL having an elite offense isn’t enough. It has become a requirement for teams with Super Bowl aspirations.
While there are plenty of great offenses around the league, a stout defense is what makes the Eagles a legitimate problem for the rest of the NFC.
Being great at one thing in the NFL is hard enough, but the Eagles might just be the most well-rounded team in the league.
The offense can win through the ground game as well as hitting big plays over the top to Brown and Devonta Smith. The defense can create turnovers and put opposing quarterbacks in the dirt with a ferocious pass rush.
The Eagles have no apparent weakness, and that is what could make this group an impossible out come playoff time.
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