FILADELFIA (AP) – The Philadelphia Eagles reached the middle of their season with a record and a position in first place.
Only in NFC East.
The Eagles (3-4-1) won games in a row in a bye to take the weakest division in the NFL. They fought to win the games against the Giants (1-7) and the Cowboys (2-6), however, they have an explanation as to why be optimistic.
“We sense we want Array, ” said Coach Doug Pederson. ” But there are many positive aspects that we see as in-house coaches that give us encouragement and opportunity as a team. “
First, the Eagles played better after they hadn’t won in September. They have a 3-2 record in the last five games, starting with an impressive victory in San Francisco. The offense scored 57 points in both losses to Pittsburgh (7-0). and Baltimore (5-2), with the result at the end of both games.
Second, some of the injured players are about to return. The right will face Lane Johnson, offensive lineman Miles Sanders, closed end Zach Ertz and open catcher Alshon Jeffery will be the offense on their return.
Third, recruits and young players have been valuedly delighted in getting more action than expected. Wide receiver Travis Fulgham emerged from the practice squad and has become a valid target for Carson Wentz. a forged boot Linebackers TJ Edwards and Alex Singleton showed promise.
“With so many pieces moving offensively right now with the number of injuries, so many guys come in and out of the lineup that it’s hard to achieve continuity, speed, timing and fluidity,” Pederson said. the outside when, honestly, you probably won’t, but it’s encouraging on our side. We’re in 1 1/2 games in NFC East. We have a chance to be healthy here, bye. We have a chance. Next week he will oppose the Giants to get more headlines, see what happens and fix some of the things that are going on.
Injuries exhausted the offense in the first half, forcing the Eagles to start with 10 offensive linemen and replacements at the open catcher, closed finisher and ball carrier. Wentz and middle Jason Kelce are the only players who start the offense who have played each and every game.
Wentz struggled with ball losses, throwing 12 interceptions to pass with four loose balls. He had only pitched seven selections in the last 3 seasons, so the immediate build-up is unexpected and alarming. Not all ball losses are his fault, but quarterbacks have too many credits. when things happen well and a lot of guilt when they don’t.
Pederson answered questions on The Wentz bench for the first time since joining in combination in 2016. Rookie Jalen Hurts beat Nate Sudfeld at Number 2 and used sparingly with Wentz shared in several games.
Pederson noted the time Kansas City offensive coordinator under Andy Reid in 2015 and the Chiefs started 1-5. They stayed with Quarterback Alex Smith and won the last 10 games and a playoff game.
“Coach Reid and I took the decision not to leave Alex on the bench. He’s our opener, and we were going to fix it, and we did,” Pederson said. “I’m not saying we’re going to win 11 directly here yet. What I’m saying is that we’re going to solve our problems, we’re going to solve our problems.
“Carson understands that we have to hold everyone accountable, and that starts with me, and I’m going to look in the mirror. I’m going to take a look at some of the decisions and appeals I made in the first 8 games and that’s a component of what we’re talking about this week, and it’s way to improve, especially with some offensive young people who play, who get valuable replays, is to keep running and have to paint with Carson. what we’re going to do, and that’s our purpose for the future. “
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