NFL’s most overperforming/underperforming units of 2023 season: Lions’ attack shined, Eagles’ DBs failed - NFL.com
PHILADELPHIA EAGLES SECONDARY: In 2022, the Eagles ranked in the top five in many pass-defense metrics — including passing yards per game allowed (179.8, tops in the NFL) and passer rating against (81.6, third) — while yielding just a 22:17 TD-to-INT ratio. This season, they allowed a whopping 252.7 passing yards per game (ranking 31st), a 97.6 opponent passer rating (29th) and a 35:9 TD-to-INT ratio. On third down — obviously a crucial spot for any pass defense — Philadelphia allowed the most passing yards (1,382) and touchdown passes (15) in the entire league, per NGS.
Eagles News: Philadelphia had one of the most under-performing units in 2023
