There are problems here that could become larger. The Eagles are 1-1 and are hemorrhaging yards rushing. It’s only Week 3 of the NFL season and there are glaring issues defensively with this team must address, or this 2024 Eagles’ season could be over by November.
Stretching back to the final seven games of last season, including the playoff loss to Tampa Bay, and the opening two games this season, the Eagles are 2-7. In their previous nine games, they have given up 1,278 yards rushing, over 252 attempts, which averages out to 5.07 yards a carry. In their first two games alone this season, they are giving up an NFL-high 6.