"The defending champs still have arguably the best roster in football, even with some offseason departures (DE Josh Sweat, DT Milton Williams, CB Isaiah Rodgers, etc.) that have impacted last season's No. 1 defense. The offense is breaking in a new playcaller in Kevin Patullo, and the group has underperformed relative to expectations and payroll. But the passing game showed some serious signs of life against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 7 and confidence is beginning to build."
"There was bound to be some regression after Saquon Barkley rushed for 2,476 yards in the regular season and playoffs in 2024, setting a new NFL record. But the drop-off has been dramatic. He is averaging 53 rushing yards per game, down from 125, and is on pace for under 900 yards for the season. A combination of injuries along the fron"
The NFC East has been unpredictable through seven weeks, with the Philadelphia Eagles leading at 5-2. The Eagles retain a top roster despite offseason departures and injuries, but the offense has underperformed while breaking in new playcaller Kevin Patullo; the passing game improved in Week 7 and confidence is building. Injuries to players such as DT Jalen Carter and G Landon Dickerson have reduced dominance on the lines and introduced vulnerability. Dallas, Washington, and New York each present possible challenges — Washington could contest the lead, Dallas relies on a potent offense, and the Giants show rookie development. Saquon Barkley has experienced a sharp regression, averaging 53 rushing yards per game and projecting under 900 yards, partly due to injuries.
Read at ESPN.com
Unable to calculate read time
Collection
[
|
...
]