Yeah let's just get into this one...not much to preface this with. The Eagles are set to face the Seahawks in a primetime clash that many are dreading.
2019 Ranks:
Yards per game: 374.4 (8th)
Passing yards per game: 236.9 (14th)
Rushing yards per game: 137.5 (4th)
Points per game: 25.3 (9th)
Yards allowed per game: 381.6 (26th)
Passing yards allowed per game: 263.9 (27th)
Rushing yards allowed per game: 117.7 (22nd)
Points allowed per game: 24.9 (T-22nd)
Turnover differential: +12 (T-3rd)
2020 Ranks:
Yards per game: 400.0 (3rd)
Passing yards per game: 278.7 (3rd)
Rushing yards per game: 121.3 (11th)
Points per game: 31.8 (1st)
Yards allowed per game: 434.9 (32nd)
Passing yards allowed per game: 343.7 (32nd)
Rushing yards allowed per game: 91.2 (3rd)
Points allowed per game: 28.7 (27th)
Turnover differential: +1 (15th)
Key additions:
TE Greg Olsen (free agency - lost to IR), WR Phillip Dorsett (free agency), CB Quinton Dunbar (trade), DE Bruce Irvin (free agency), DE Carlos Dunlap (trade), DT Damon Harrison (free agency)
Key departures:
G D.J. Fluker (free agency), T George Fant (free agency), T German Ifedi (free agency), DT Al Woods (free agency), RB Marshawn Lynch (retirement), RB C.J. Prosise (free agency), LB Jadeveon Clowney (free agency), DE Ezekiel Ansah (free agency)
Hey, have you heard of D.K. Metcalf?
Well, have you?
In case you haven't, the Eagles selected J.J. Arcega-Whiteside instead. Fun!
Metcalf is currently sixth in the NFL in receiving yards per game (86.2) and is 160 receiving yards away from taking over the lead in receiving yards in the league. He's also fifth in the league, per Next Gen Stats, YAC/xYAC differential with 2.1. In other words, he's gaining 2.1 extra yards after the catch than what's expected when he gets a reception. That's good.
Going against Darius Slay will limit him a tad, but he's been incredible in his less than two-year career.
He owns the longest distance traveled on a tackle this season, 92.9 yards to track down Budda Baker:
https://twitter.com/SInow/status/1320536529748504576?s=20
Mr. Unlimited
In August, Russell Wilson deemed himself "Mr. Unlimited".
Did he mean unlimited wins versus the Eagles? Because he hasn't lost to them. Maybe unlimited plays made versus the Eagles defense.
In four regular-season games, he is 4-0, averages 240.5 passing yards, 28.25 rushing yards, has 7 passing TDs, 1 interception, 98.9 passer rating, 1 rushing TD, and 1 receiving TD.
In January's playoff game, he dropped 325 passing yards on the Eagles defense.
He is one of five quarterbacks in league history to be 4-0 or better versus the Eagles, joining Ken Anderson, Johnny Unitas, Tobin Rote, and Roman Gabriel. A win will make him the only QB in league history undefeated versus the Eagles with at least five games started.
Fun!
Wilson started off extremely hot this season, with 26 TDs and 6 INTs in his first seven games. However, he's had 4 TDs and 4 INTs in his last three games. Is he regressing?
Oh, lol, he's facing the Eagles defense tonight.
For history and predictions, check out the next page.
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Eagles vs Seahawks History
The Eagles and Seahawks have faced each other 17 times in the regular season and once in the postseason. The Seahawks lead the regular-season series 10-7 and lead postseason 1-0. The Eagles have not beaten the Seahawks since 2008 and are on a six-game losing streak.
Predictions
Carson Wentz is facing the league's worst secondary. Miles Sanders is facing the league's third-best run defense. What does that mean? Finally committing to the run game! Anywho, this isn't going to be a close game. Outside of Darius Slay, who can cover the Seahawks receivers? We haven't even mentioned Tyler Lockett who is having another great year. Chris Carson is back, as well. The Eagles may finally be able to put up more than 17 points, but Jim Schwartz will have a hard time scheming up ways to control Russell Wilson. Eagles lose 27-40.
Eagles Stat Predictions:
Wentz: 25/41 270 yards 3 TDs
Sanders: 11 rush 65 yards
Reagor: 6 rec 80 yards 1 TD
Fulgham: 4 rec 50 yards 1 TD
Goedert: 7 rec 74 yards 1 TD
Slay: holds Metcalf to 80 yards
Everyone else on defense: confused
Last Week's Eagles Predictions:
Wentz: 19/31 210 yards 2 TD (21/35 235 yards 2 TD 2 INT)
Sanders: 12 rushes 80 yards (16 rush 66 yards)
Fulgham: 5 rec 70 yards 1 TD (1 rec 8 yards)
Jeffery: 6 rec 50 yards 1 TD (lol)
Slay: INT (nope)
Offensive line: 7 sacks allowed (5 sacks)
Graham: 1.5 sacks (nope)
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