Philly -4
Reasons:
Andy Reid always has stressed the importance of winning the battle up front in order to have success in the NFL. In 2008, the Eagles did exactly that, as both the offensive and defensive lines contributed heavily to the productivity of the team.
• Defensively, the Eagles were 3rd
the NFL with 48 sacks in 2008,
producing 1 every 11.9 pass plays
• The offensive line was much
improved in 2008, surrendering
just 23 sacks all season, which
was the 7th-lowest total in the NFL
• The Eagles allowed 1 sack
every 27.3 pass plays, which
was the best mark in team
history
• With a +25 sack ratio in
2008, the Eagles finished the
season with the 3rd-best
ratio in the NFL
With McNabb at QB - the team performs as such.
• Has 4 or more TD passes: 11-0
• Has a QB rating over 100.0: 40-1
• Has a completion percentage over 70%: 14-0
• Passes for over 300 yards: 19-5-1
• Completes 20-or more passes: 49-18-1
• Does not throw an INT: 44-18
• Is sacked fewer than twice: 26-7
K David Akers
• Has connected on 28/32 (87.5) career postseason FG atts., including
8/9 from beyond 40 yds.
• Has made his last 18 postseason field goal attempts, which is an
NFL record. His last miss came on 1/11/04 vs. GB
• With 28 FGs, trails Adam Vinatieri (42) and Gary Anderson (32) for
the NFL’s postseason record
• Nailed 2 game-winning FGs - one in overtime (1/11/04 vs. GB) and
one as time expired in the 4th qtr. (1/7/07 vs NYG)
The defense
The Eagles defense has been stellar in the 2008
playoffs, allowing just 25 points in 2 games and forcing
5 turnovers (3 INTs, 2 FR).
In the history of the franchise, the Eagles have
allowed just 17.6 points per game in the playoffs (633
points in 36 games), which is the 2nd-lowest total in NFL history among teams who have played at least 10 playoff games.
• Over the last 7 games (regular and postseason), the Eagles have allowed just 12.1 points per game, which is second only toBaltimore’s 10.9 points per game during that span.
Reasons:
Andy Reid always has stressed the importance of winning the battle up front in order to have success in the NFL. In 2008, the Eagles did exactly that, as both the offensive and defensive lines contributed heavily to the productivity of the team.
• Defensively, the Eagles were 3rd
the NFL with 48 sacks in 2008,
producing 1 every 11.9 pass plays
• The offensive line was much
improved in 2008, surrendering
just 23 sacks all season, which
was the 7th-lowest total in the NFL
• The Eagles allowed 1 sack
every 27.3 pass plays, which
was the best mark in team
history
• With a +25 sack ratio in
2008, the Eagles finished the
season with the 3rd-best
ratio in the NFL
With McNabb at QB - the team performs as such.
• Has 4 or more TD passes: 11-0
• Has a QB rating over 100.0: 40-1
• Has a completion percentage over 70%: 14-0
• Passes for over 300 yards: 19-5-1
• Completes 20-or more passes: 49-18-1
• Does not throw an INT: 44-18
• Is sacked fewer than twice: 26-7
K David Akers
• Has connected on 28/32 (87.5) career postseason FG atts., including
8/9 from beyond 40 yds.
• Has made his last 18 postseason field goal attempts, which is an
NFL record. His last miss came on 1/11/04 vs. GB
• With 28 FGs, trails Adam Vinatieri (42) and Gary Anderson (32) for
the NFL’s postseason record
• Nailed 2 game-winning FGs - one in overtime (1/11/04 vs. GB) and
one as time expired in the 4th qtr. (1/7/07 vs NYG)
The defense
The Eagles defense has been stellar in the 2008
playoffs, allowing just 25 points in 2 games and forcing
5 turnovers (3 INTs, 2 FR).
In the history of the franchise, the Eagles have
allowed just 17.6 points per game in the playoffs (633
points in 36 games), which is the 2nd-lowest total in NFL history among teams who have played at least 10 playoff games.
• Over the last 7 games (regular and postseason), the Eagles have allowed just 12.1 points per game, which is second only toBaltimore’s 10.9 points per game during that span.
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