Every week, you can look up at the standings and see another win logged for the Philadelphia Eagles.
But every week, you’ll have no idea how they recorded it.
Philadelphia has won 18 straight games, including the playoffs, when Jalen Hurts has started and finished a game.
Their last true loss was 1 year ago, against the Bucs on September 29, 2024.
A full calendar year!
In the true mark of a well-built, great team, there is some aspect of the squad that steps up and wins each week.
Two weeks ago against the Rams, they blocked two field goals and overcame a 26-7 deficit.
Last week, they led 24-6 at halftime and held on to win, despite not completing a single pass in the second half.
Zero completions!
Hurts was 0 of 8 in the second half after starting 15 of 15 in the first half, and it didn’t matter. They still pulled off the win.
Before these last two games?
They were the first team since 2000 to start 2-0 in a season without throwing a single touchdown pass.
Not one!
On the season, their passing offense ranks #25 in success rate.
They are averaging just 3.5 yards per carry, which ranks #29.
They rank #29 in third down avoidance.
Defensively, they likewise rank #29 on early downs, forcing teams into third down just 42% of the time.
They rank league average in defensive success rate.
What has saved them so far?
The red zone.
They rank #1 in EPA per play in the red zone defensively (-0.85) and #2 in EPA per play in the red zone offensively (+0.58).
Eventually, you have to believe that with the talent they have, they’ll improve their down to down consistency on offense and defense.
Until then, they’re winning in high-leverage moments with overall team rankings that leave you scratching your head.
