As head coach Dan Quinn reviewed the tape from Sunday’s loss, a positive he noticed was the low number of yards after catch his defensive backs allowed. The Eagles are a “quick-throw” team, Quinn explained Monday, and limiting explosive gains — especially when playing zone coverage — was key throughout the matchup.
One of the main reasons Philadelphia’s YAC figure was so low was the performance of Jalen Collins. A starter in Week 10 because of Desmond Truant’s injury, Collins played in 78 of 79 defensive snaps, according to NFL Game Stats and Information, and in the 39 reps he spent in coverage, the second-year corner allowed just four catches for 38 yards.