6. Eagles defense forcing 3 & out at an intense rate
The Eagles defense has been much maligned all season long, but they’ve gotten better as the year has progressed. Known more for it’s been but don’t break mentality, the Eagles defense has risen to the occasion when it mattered most.
The Eagles defense has forced three and outs on 28.8% of opponent drives this season-best in NFL; The league Avg is 20.9%
Three and Out Forced % Overall this season
NFL Defenses Defense Three and Out Forced %
1st Philadelphia Eagles 28.8%
2nd San Francisco 49ers 28.1%
3rd Chicago Bears 27.2%
4th New England Patriots 26.4%
4th Buffalo Bills 26.4%
27th Washington Redskins 17.1%
27th Green Bay Packers 17.1%
30th Oakland Raiders 17.0%
31st Arizona Cardinals 15.3%
32nd Houston Texans 14.1%