The standard for defensive football in Philadelphia is the famed 1991 Eagles unit – one of the best defenses in NFL history. This year’s defense could share something in common with that group: It will finish No. 1 in the NFL against the run.
The Eagles enter Sunday’s regular-season finale against the Dallas Cowboys atop the NFL by limiting opponents to 75.9 rushing yards per game. The Minnesota Vikings are No. 2 with 87.1 rushing yards, and the 169 yards between the two teams makes it unlikely that the Eagles will fall in the rankings. If they stay No.