Not many of Howie Roseman’s recent transactions have worked out all that well for the Eagles, but in Sunday’s 25-22 win over the New York Giants, defensive end Michael Bennett proved once again his addition to the 2018 Eagles has been a life-saver.
Bennett has been Philadelphia’s most consistent edge pass-rusher this season since being acquired from the Seattle Seahawks for a fifth-round pick last spring. He leads the team with 6.5 sacks through 11 games, including 5.5 in his last 6. His sack of Eli Manning on the Giants’ first drive of the second half Sunday helped set the tone for a 22-3 run, a run triggered by a defense that gave up just 56 total yards in the second half.