Philadelphia Eagles‘ Offense Faces Test After Notable Roster Changes
PHILADELPHIA – The Philadelphia Eagles, once boasting one of the NFL’s most potent offenses, have undergone a considerable overhaul despite a 7-2 record. While the team currently leads the league in limiting turnovers, with drives ending in a giveaway just 4.4 percent of the time - a stark contrast to the league-worst Miami Dolphins at 16.5 percent – recent personnel shifts signal a strategic recalibration.
The Eagles’ offensive adjustments come as they prepare to face the Detroit Lions (6-3) this week. The team’s success has been built on efficiency,but the league has noticed.
Across the league, several teams are navigating key statistical trends.The Los Angeles Chargers (7-3) lead the NFL in plays run with 660, 165 more than the Pittsburgh Steelers (5-4), who are ranked 32nd with 500. The Chargers also convert 46 percent of their drives into scores, the fifth-best mark in the league.
In Seattle, the Seahawks (7-2) and Rams (7-2) quarterbacks, Sam Darnold and Matthew Stafford, respectively, are excelling at turning passes into touchdowns. Stafford’s passes result in touchdowns 8.2 percent of the time,second in the league,while Darnold is third at 7.5 percent. Both quarterbacks also rank highly in net yards gained per pass attempt, with Darnold leading the league at 9.24 yards and stafford at 7.22.
Meanwhile, the Denver Broncos (8-2) have found success playing on natural grass, boasting a 7-0 record on such surfaces this season, including a newly installed field at their home stadium completed just nine days ago.
Defensively, the Dallas Cowboys (3-5-1) are struggling, allowing opponents to convert third downs 52.6 percent of the time - the worst in the NFL. They also allow touchdowns on nearly 70 percent of opponents’ red zone trips,the fourth-worst mark in the league.
Other notable statistics include: the Titans (1-8) have been outscored by a league-worst 127 points; the Chicago Bears (6-3) are 1-8 against their division since 2023; Cincinnati’s DJ Turner leads the league with 14 passes defended, while the Bengals (3-6) also lead the league in missed tackles with 109; and Myles Garrett of the Cleveland Browns (2-7) leads the NFL with 17 tackles for loss and is tied for the league lead in sacks with 11.
