1) Fletcher Cox’s conventional stats did not pop out in the Eagles’ win over the Patriots Sunday. He had three tackles, no sacks. Yet Patriots coach Bill Belichick praised him after the game. A Patriots assistant sought Cox out to compliment him. And anyone watching saw the effect that Cox had on the game.
Plus, when looking beyond tackles and sacks, the numbers also told the story. Cox was credited with eight pressures on Patriots quarterback Tom Brady. That was a big reason why the Eagles won.
“He was winning one-on-ones,” defensive coordinator Bill Davis said.