Eagles vs. Patriots: 4 matchups to watch

Eagles vs. Patriots: 4 matchups to watch

Tom Brady vs. Jim Schwartz

The Eagles increase in defensive production can be directly linked to the team increasing how much they blitz opposing quarterbacks.

Schwartz has sent five or more rushers on 31% of the snaps since October, allowing the teams’ pressure and sack rate to increase as well. the Eagles have collected more sacks and their pressure rate has shot up. Opponents’ points per game have dropped as well.

Tom Brady has struggled when pressured, only completing 34 percent of his passes, per Pro Football Focus.