"Defensively, Fangio's unit started out poorly. Holding Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs to 17 points in Week 2 was the lone bright spot, as Philadelphia ranked 18th in EPA/play and 20th in success rate through the first eight weeks of the season. Then they went to their bye week and seemingly figured things out. In the two games since, they've allowed 16 total points and are second in EPA/play while ranking third in success rate."
"The bigger problem for the Eagles is that the defense is the only reason the Eagles aren't coming into this one on a two-game losing streak. The offense has completely fallen off, and fans are calling for first-year coordinator Kevin Patullo to lose his job. It's not exactly groundbreaking news that Eagles fans are directing their hatred at someone after a few down weeks, but the decline has been stark."
The Cowboys seek a return to .500 after an emotional win over the Raiders as they host the Eagles in a season-opening rematch. The Eagles' schemes remain largely unchanged, but performance has shifted: Vic Fangio's defense began the season poorly—ranking 18th in EPA/play and 20th in success rate through eight weeks—but after the bye allowed 16 points across two games and ranked second in EPA/play and third in success rate. One of those games was against a Broncos offense ranked 17th in EPA/play, the Lions had inconsistencies and a late offensive play-caller change, and the Eagles' offense has since collapsed with fans calling for first-year coordinator Kevin Patullo to lose his job.
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