There can only be three outcomes in a football match: wins, losses and draws. Only two are desirable. Give us a clear winner or loser, please. “Ties” seem like a waste of time. Of course, victory is more desirable. Perhaps this is our problem. We were spoiled. Philadelphia Eagles Of course, we've won a lot lately.
The problem this season is that the phrase “a win is a win” isn’t as satisfying as it used to be. There is a way to win, and as they grew increasingly tiring, Birds fans and the Philadelphia media saw chinks in the armor even if no one else did.
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Everyone knew that victory Eagles doing this from time to time was unsustainable. Don't look now, but the issues we've been discussing, especially offensively, have finally caught up with them.
Strange statistic of the Eagles' loss to Chicago Bears
Eight wins in the first ten games gave way two-game losing streak. A deeper dive into the most recent events provides some talking points.
The most important indicator in any game is the number of points scored. In Week 12, Philadelphia went scoreless in the second half. Five days later they scored 15 but conceded 24. Unfortunately, however, the final score does not show how lopsided this game was. The numbers provide additional information. They also force curious viewers to ask questions.
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Saquon Barkley averaged 4.3 yards per carry against the Bears.
Gaining 56 yards on 13 carries, Saquon Barkley averaged 4.3 yards per carry against Chicago Bears. That's better than his season average of 3.7, but his disappointing season continues. He has 684 rushing yards on the season and is unlikely to reach even 1,000 yards.
Two defeats in a row…
Again, the most important statistic is points scored, and Philadelphia hasn't been scoring more points than its opponents lately. They have now lost two games in a row and face a formidable AFC opponent next week.
The Eagles were three-point favorites against the Los Angeles Chargers.
The Eagles were previously three-point favorites. Los Angeles Chargers at 14 weeks. It will be interesting to see how this line looks on Monday, because trust us, it will move.
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Since then, the Eagles have scored a total of 62 points.
We felt good after the rematch and victory over New York Giants. There was an upbeat atmosphere as the Eagles entered their bye week..
This is a much worse and less pleasant feeling. The crime has come to a standstill. They scored just 62 points in their next four games. That's double the lowest four-game total since the 2012 season.
During the two-game losing streak, the Eagles defense gave up an average of 449 yards.
We relied too much on the Eagles' defense. Vic Fangio's unit is exhausted and broken. During this two-game losing streak, they allowed an average of 449 yards.
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Before going to Arlington, they hadn't allowed 400 yards in a game all season. You are hosting a match. It was unfair to ask them to perform miracles when the insult provided no support.
Zero defensive chances for Jihad Campbell
Raise your hands if you notice this. Who's happy? That's what we thought? It's hard to explain or understand, and it's too unpleasant to talk about. Let's move on.
Tank Bigsby didn't get a single carry.
Tank Bigsby played great. The Eagles gave up two draft picks to acquire him, but for some reason refuse to take advantage of his talent.
He was not given a single carry in Week 13 after only getting one in Week 12. He is averaging 9.1 yards per carry this season. What does it give?
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Failure to give him opportunities borders on negligence. Someone needs to explain this to us. A team that is struggling to gain momentum can't afford to ignore the guys who produce.
So who do we blame for this? Do we blame Nick Sirianni? Do we blame Kevin Patullo or Jemal Singleton? Why doesn't this guy get burned?
Bonus: Kevin Byard's interception was his sixth of the NFL season.
Kevin Byard defeated Jalen Hurts in this fight. It was his sixth interception of the season, the most of any NFL defender.
The Eagles have revived several careers over the years, but have also been short on talent. With Byard playing so well, it's hard not to wonder why things fell apart in Philadelphia. Were Sean Desai and Matt Patricia really that ineffective?
This article originally appeared on Eagles Wire: Mind-blowing stats and numbers from another gut-wrenching Eagles loss.
