When Chip Kelly was hired, there was intrigue about whether Kelly would defy convention and go for more fourth downs. But the Eagles were never in the Top 5 in fourth-down attempts even though they were at or near the top in total plays.
In six games this season, coach Doug Pederson's team has been perfect on fourth downs. The Eagles don't have many, but they don't miss when Pederson keeps the offense on the field. The Eagles are 5 for 5 – one of three teams with a perfect fourth-down percentage.
“My personality is probably a little more conservative by nature, I think,” Pederson said.