How the Eagles’ Ground Game can fly high against the Jets

This Sunday, the Philadelphia Eagles will face off against the New York Jets in what seems on the surface to be quite an inconsequential contest. In truth, for the Eagles, a win means a shot at the top spot in the NFC East and for the Jets, this game is a fantastic opportunity to right the ship after a damning 0-3 start. A Jets offense without a consistent quarterback has been at the crux of their slow start, which has overshadowed their much-improved defense.

With the offense unable to keep the football, the Jets’ defense has been on the field for 30:58 minutes per game, 7th longest in the league. This has exacerbated problems for a defense with some new faces still trying to put the pieces…