Eagles win streak: 8 statistics that demonstrate how good Philadelphia has been in 8-game unbeaten stretch

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PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Eagles have not lost a game since their bye week, going 8-0 since having the earliest off week in the NFL (Week 5). Philadelphia has emerged from the bye as a completely different team since the one that started 2-2 and was uncertain in which direction its season was going to go. 

Now the Eagles look like the best team in the NFL and are the biggest threat to the Detroit Lions for NFC hierarchy. Home-field advantage is in the Eagles’ sights, along with a potential second trip to the Super Bowl in three years. 

The Eagles aren’t just good on paper; they are statistically dominant as well. These statistics demonstrate how good the Eagles have been during their eight-game win streak (they can tie the franchise record with nine straight wins with a victory Sunday against the Carolina Panthers):

Saquon Barkley leads the league in rushing yards (1,064) during the eight-game win streak and is second only to Jahmyr Gibbs in yards per carry (6.2, Gibbs has 6.3). Barkley also leads the league in yards from scrimmage (1,246), and his 1,064 rushing yards are more than 27 NFL teams during the stretch. Barkley has 654 rushing yards in the second half of games during the win streak, which also leads the NFL, and he is averaging 7.6 yards per carry. He has more rushing yards in the second half than 29 NFL teams. Barkley leads the league with 361 rushing yards in the fourth quarter/overtime and is averaging 8.2 yards per carry (second to Bucky Irving, 8.7). He has more rushing yards in the fourth quarter/overtime than 29 NFL teams. Philadelphia is averaging 206.5 rushing yards per game during the eight-game win streak, along with 18 rushing touchdowns — both first in the NFL. It also leads…


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Author : Jeff Kerr

Publish date : 2024-12-04 20:42:00

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