For much of this season, the Eagles’ defense has been able to play off its offense.
Led by the Amazing & Spectacular Carson Wentz, the offense would consistently roar out of the blocks like Usain Bolt, grab an early lead and force opposing teams to tear up their offensive game plans and throw the ball more, usually much more, than they had planned.
In their first 13 games, the Eagles outscored teams 92-35 in the first quarter and 309-153 in the first three quarters. Opponents averaged a league-low 19.1 rushing attempts against them.
Since Wentz’s season-ending ACL injury against the Rams in Week 14, however, everything has changed.