1. How will the Eagles offense do?
Jeff McLane: The Panthers defense is the best the Eagles will face since the Jets in Week 3. The unit’s numbers aren’t awe inspiring, but the return of linebacker Luke Kuechly and defensive tackle Star Lotulelei has buoyed the Panthers. They have lost defensive end Charles Johnson for an extended period and will likely be without rookie linebacker Shaq Thompson, though. The Eagles will have a tough time moving the ball on the ground. Nose tackle Kawann Short has done a tremendous job of clogging the middle.