"The last image of the starters heading into the postseason will be of a group that mustered just 16 yards in the second half against the Buffalo Bills and punted on five consecutive possessions. And yet the Eagles escaped with a win -- their 11th of the season. It begs the question: Can the Eagles repeat as Super Bowl champions with the offense playing this way?"
"The fact that it's even a question speaks to the quality of the defense under Vic Fangio, who has orchestrated one of the top units in football for the second consecutive season. Philadelphia ranks third in opponent scoring (18.8 PPG), fourth in defensive efficiency (67.72) and seventh in QBR (50.7) despite playing a first-place schedule that featured a number of top-tier quarterbacks including Josh Allen, Patrick Mahomes, Justin Herbert and Matthew Stafford."
"The formula has been to limit turnovers on offense (the Eagles are tied for fifth with 14 giveaways) and take advantage of red zone opportunities (they rank first with a touchdown conversion rate of 71%) to complement their dominant defense. That approach has led to the second-most one-score wins (8) in the NFL and also some bizarre stats, such as the Eagles being 9-0 when Jalen Hurts throws for under 200 yards this season (2-5 when Hurts t"
Philadelphia's offense ranks poorly across key metrics, including 24th in yards per game (311.5), 23rd in passing (192.3 YPG), 18th in rushing (119.3 YPG) and 19th in scoring (22.6 PPG). The offense struggles on third down and in generating first downs and touchdowns, and recently managed just 16 second-half yards while punting on five straight possessions. The defense under Vic Fangio ranks among the NFL's best, limiting opponent scoring (18.8 PPG) and defensive efficiency, helping the team win close games. The team minimizes turnovers and excels in red zone touchdown conversion (71%), producing many one-score victories and raising questions about postseason sustainability.
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