THE EAGLES have scored 12 offensive touchdowns in their last eight games. Extensive study of advanced analytics reveals a surprising fact: This isn't nearly enough. Might be a good place to start, if you're looking for reasons why the team is 2-6 in those games.
The absence of steady right tackle Lane Johnson has something to do with this - Johnson serves the eighth installment of his 10-game suspension this week, as the Eagles visit Cincinnati - and injuries to a sparse group of offensive difference-makers, such as running back Ryan Mathews, currently sidelined with an MCL sprain, also have played a role.