The Philadelphia Eagles are dominating the NFL as the only undefeated team remaining in the league.
With them 7-0 heading into their Thursday night game against the Houston Texans, they have everything on their side.
However, the statistics with the Eagles show fans the dominance of their defense this season.
So how dominant are the Eagles and their defense this season?
Eagles’ Defense Is Top Ten In Most Defensive Stats
When your defense is a top-ten defense at nearly every level, it means your team is great.
the #eagles defense — #NFL ranks
Sacks—23 (t-5th)
Pressures—104 (7th)
opp. completion rate — 58.4% (4th)
opp. YPA—5.38 (2nd)
opp. passer rating — 67.6 (1st)
opp. YPC—8.18 (2nd)
opp. pass yds. — 183.4 (1st)
Pass breakups — 24 (t-4th)#FlyEaglesFly pic.twitter.com/OIwOxEeyyo— Jeff Kerr (@JeffKerrCBS) October 31, 2022
Of these stats, the Eagles are top five in seven, while one puts them in the top ten.
They are relentless against opposing QBs, as QBs struggle to pass against them or evade the Eagles’ defenders.
However, some might point to the quarterback the Eagles have faced this season, saying these stats are smoke and mirrors.
So is this the truth behind the great numbers the Eagles’ defense has for 2022?
In Seven Games The Eagles Defense Has Faced Three Solid QBs
A quick look over the seven QBs the Eagles’ defense has faced show them going against three QBs who are having a solid season.
However, only one of those three QBs is from a team with a winning record.
Both Jared Goff and Kyler Murray are posting solid stats this season, but don’t have a winning record.
However, Kirk Cousins, whose only loss was against the Eagles, is the only solid QB that the Eagles’ defense shut down.
So while the stats show the Eagles’ defense being good, the tier of QBs they faced this season has told a different story.
