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Birds at the bye: Things to know about the 8-1 Eagles

Here is a look at the Eagles at the bye:

Biggest surprises

By Zach Berman
1. Overcoming injuries. If you made a list of the Eagles’ most indispensable players before the season, it would include Jason Peters, Darren Sproles, and Jordan Hicks high on the list. All three have been lost for the season, yet the Eagles keep winning. Fletcher Cox, Lane Johnson, Rodney McLeod, Zach Ertz, and Ronald Darby have all missed games, too. The “next man up” philosophy can become a cliché in the NFL, but it’s working for the Eagles this season.