Inside The Data: The Eagles Are Doing Something Historically Well – So Why Is It A Bad Thing?
Inside the Birds: A Philadelphia Eagles PodcastSummary
The Philadelphia Eagles face a challenging season as they grapple with the loss of quarterback Jalen Hurts, who is out for the remainder of the year due to health issues. This setback has significant implications for the team's performance and prospects, with analysts projecting a drastic drop in their expected win total from 10.5 to just 7. The Eagles have now lost four consecutive games, scoring fewer than 20 points in each, marking their worst offensive stretch since 1999.
Data analysis reveals that the Eagles struggle against blitzes, with a negative expected points added (EPA) per pass against blitzing defenses. Their pass protection has been notably poor, leading to increased pressure on their quarterbacks. Despite maintaining relatively low turnover rates, the team's offensive inefficiency raises concerns about coaching and execution. The upcoming match against the Dallas Cowboys looms large, as the Eagles seek to turn their fortunes around in a competitive NFC East.
Show Notes
ITB analytics expert Sam Finkel joins ITB host Geoff Mosher to go deep into the analytics of an Eagles 25-14 loss to the Panthers in Week 6 at the Linc, with data notes on opponent blitz rate, success rate when passing from under center, and an interesting historical data point.
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