The Eagles faced mostly stationary quarterback targets in their first six games. But that will change Sunday night when they go up against Carolina’s Cam Newton.
Newton has averaged 10 carries and 45 rushing yards per game in the 5-0 Panthers’ first five games. Newton has 18 rushing first downs, which is the 13th most – by any player at any position – in the league.
Newton already has converted seven of eight down-and-distance situations of two yards or less.
“Cam is really running that offense at a high rate right now,’’ Eagles defensive coordinator Bill Davis said Wednesday morning.