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Eagles snap counts vs. the Giants: Breakdown, analysis

Eagles snap counts vs. the Giants: Breakdown, analysis

The Philadelphia Eagles fell to 3-5-1 on the season after an ugly 27-17 road loss to the New York Giants.

Here’s your snap count with breakdown and analysis as the Philadelphia Eagles played 67 snaps on offense, and 71 on defense.

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Quarterback:

67 snaps: Carson Wentz

3 snaps: Jalen Hurts

Hurts logged snaps on Sunday, translating to 2 carries for -1 yard.

Running Back:

48 snaps: Miles Sanders

18 snaps: Boston Scott

1 snap: Corey Clement

The most impressive part of the Eagles offense, Miles Sanders had 15 carries for 85 yards, Boston Scott had 61-yards including an impressive 56-yard TD run, and Clement scored on a 5-yard run on his only offensive snap.

The run-pass ratio for the Eagles was off again as Philadelphia ran 19 times vs. 39 dropbacks.

Wide Receiver:

59 snaps Travis Fulgham

59 snaps Jalen Reagor

42 snaps: Greg Ward

18 snaps: Alshon Jeffery

3 snaps: John Hightower

Jeffery logged zero catches on one target, while Fulgham ended with 1 catch on 5 targets for 8 yards.

Tight End:

62 snaps: Dallas Goedert

21 snaps: Richard Rodgers

Richard Rodgers has been the best tight end on the Eagles roster this season, telling you everything you need to know about what’s taking place.

Offensive Line:

67 snaps: Jason Peters
67 snaps: Sua Opeta
67 snaps: Jason Kelce
67 snaps: Matt Pryor
67 snaps: Lane Johnson

1 snap: Jack Driscoll

Isaac Seumalo returned to practice but apparently was ready for game action. Nate Herbig was sidelined with a finger injury and the Eagles were forced to start Sua Opeta at left guard and he struggled. The Eagles can’t play Jordan Mailata unless Peters moves to guard and the Eagles won’t put their best five on the field until that happens.

Defensive Line:

56 snaps: Fletcher Cox

46 snaps: Derek Barnett

46 snaps: Brandon Graham

36 snaps: Malik Jackson

35 snaps: Javon Hargrave

25 snaps: Josh Sweat

25 snaps: Vinny Curry

16 snaps: T.Y. McGill

The Eagles’ defensive line combined for three sacks, but they were dominated in the running game by a Giants offensive line that has struggled for the bulk of the 2020 season.

Linebacker:

71 snaps: Alex Singleton

53 snaps: T.J. Edwards

51 snaps: Duke Riley

5 snaps: Shaun Bradley

3 snaps: Davion Taylor

Singleton and Edwards combined for 28 tackles, but a lot of those plays took place after positive yards were gained. After having his praises sung all week, T.J. Edwards lost snaps to Alex Singleton.

Defensive Back:

71 snaps: Rodney McLeod

69 snaps: Jalen Mills

69 snaps: Darius Slay

64 snaps: Avonte Maddox

17 snaps: Nickell Robey-Coleman

16 snaps: Cre’Von LeBlanc

6 snaps: Will Parks

1 snap: K’Von Wallace

The Eagles have a cornerback problem again Darius Slay is only one man, meaning the opposing team’s 2nd and 3rd wide receivers will continue to feast. Avonte Maddox and Nickell Robey-Coleman have struggled in coverage and Michael Jacquet could be an option moving forward.

Eagles CB Darius Slay questionable to return vs. the Cowboys with an ankle injury

Eagles CB Darius Slay questionable to return vs. the Cowboys with an ankle injury

The Philadelphia Eagles are already thin at the cornerback position and could be without cornerback Darius Slay for the rest of the second-half after he was downgraded to questionable to return against Dallas with an ankle injury.

With Slay out, the Eagles now down to Nickell Robey-Coleman, Avonte Maddox, and Michael Jacquet at cornerback.

Jalen Mills could also slide outside as well with Will Parks back in the lineup at safety.

Eagles DB Jalen Mills leaves game vs. the Ravens with an injury

Jalen Mills leaves the game vs. the Ravens with an injury

The injury woes continue for the Philadelphia Eagles and starting cornerback/safety Jalen Mills just walked to the locker room after assisting on a tackle against the Ravens.

Elijah Riley is the third safety with Rodney McLeod and Will Parks after Mills and K’Von Wallace was forced out with injury.

Report: Eagles to sign CB Michael Jacquet to practice squad

Eagles to sign CB Michael Jacquet to practice squad

The Philadelphia Eagles are banged up at cornerback and suffered another injury when Avonte Maddox went down with an injury and Trevor Williams was forced into action. Maddox is expected to miss time and with Trevor Williams on the active roster, NBC Sports Philadelphia’s Dave Zangaro is reporting that the Birds will sign cornerback Michael Jacquet to the practice squad.

Jacquet, 23, spent the reduced offseason and training camp with the Eagles and made an impression before being one of the final cuts.

Jacquet (6-1, 203) is a former wide receiver who flipped to the defensive side of the ball for his last two collegiate seasons at Louisiana-Lafayette in 2018 and 2019.

An undrafted free agent, the Eagles signed Jacquet to one of their bigger deals. The Eagles already had Craig James on IR before Maddox went down on Sunday.

Eagles HC Doug Pederson provides an update on the status of Dallas Goedert, Jason Peters

Doug Pederson provides an update on the status of Dallas Goedert, Jason Peters

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Doug Pederson addressed the media on Monday just hours after the Birds 23-23 tie with the Cincinnati Bengals. Pederson updated the injury status of Dallas Goedert, Jason Peters, and Avonte Maddox.

When asked about Alshon Jeffery, Pederson stated that the Eagles red zone target would ramp up his workouts even more in advance of making his season debut in Week 5.

Eagles CB Darius Slay leaves game vs. Bengals with an arm injury

Darius Slay leaves game vs. Bengals with an arm injury

The Philadelphia Eagles are now down to three healthy cornerbacks after Darius Slay headed inside to the locker room with an arm injury. The Eagles are left with Trevor Williams, Nickell Robey-Coleman, and CreVon LeBlanc.

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Update:

Slay has returned to the sidelines as the training staff works on his arm.

Eagles CB Avonte Maddox leaves game vs. Bengals with an ankle injury

Avonte Maddox leaves game vs. Bengals with an ankle injury

The Philadelphia Eagles are down another defensive back and will likely finish the game with Trevor Williams at cornerback after Avonte Maddox was forced to leave the game against Cincinnati with an ankle injury.

The Eagles have already lost Dallas Goedert (ankle) and DeSean Jackson (hamstring) to various injuries also.

With Maddox out, Trevor Williams immediately gave up a touchdown pass to rookie Tee Higgins.

Philadelphia Eagles vs. Cincinnati Bengals: 3 matchups to watch on defense

Philadelphia Eagles vs. Cincinnati Bengals: 3 matchups to watch on defense

The Philadelphia Eagles (0-2) host the Bengals (0-2) in a game that is now must-win for the reigning NFC East champions.    The Eagles will face a young Bengals team looking for a statement win and some of the most intriguing matchups in today’s game will take place with Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati offense have the ball.

With the kickoff, just moments away, here are three matchups to watch when the Bengals have the ball.

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Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) in action against Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Avonte Maddox (29) during the NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

1. Avonte Maddox vs. Bengals bigger WR’s

The Bengals’ top two receivers are A.J. Green and Tyler Boyd. While Darius Slay will account for one of them on every play, the Eagles will look towards Avonte Maddox to play second fiddle against a much larger opponent. Boyd, who spends a good amount of time in the slot, is the Bengals’ leading receiver with 11 catches for 105 yards.

At 6’2, and over 200 pounds, Boyd, A.J. Green, or Tee Higgins could all give Maddox and Nickell Robey-Coleman problems.

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Eagles’ safety Rodney McLeod makes a PFF list of 10 standout DB performances from Week 1

Eagles’ safety Rodney McLeod makes a PFF list of 10 standout DB performances from Week 1

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Lost in the Eagles disastrous season-opening loss to the Washington Football Team, were some solid individual performances on both sides of the ball. Dallas Goedert made it known that he’s arrived on the offensive side of the ball and Rodney McLeod officially put his stamp on the Eagles defense, displaying leadership skills, while making plays all over the field.

McLeod was recognized for his strong play by Pro Football Focus, landing at No. 10 on the list of defensive back standouts.

10. S RODNEY MCLEOD, PHILADELPHIA EAGLES
It’s difficult to believe that there were positives to come out of this game for Philadelphia, but McLeod had a strong game. He had a pass breakup on a pass intended for J.D. McKissic but also had a couple of other strong plays that earned positive grades. He was in tight coverage on a hitch route only to see Dwayne Haskins miss the mark, and on another occasion, he was able to beat his block on his way to a tackle on Antonio Gibson for no gain on the play. Only a missed tackle on Washington running back Peyton Barber blotted his copybook overall.

McLeod made eight tackles (two assisted) in Sunday’s 27-17 loss to Washington.

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Philadelphia Eagles to release CB Sidney Jones

Philadelphia Eagles to release CB Sidney Jones

The Sidney Jones era is over in Philadelphia, as Ian Rapoport is reporting that the Eagles are set to release the former second-round pick.

The writing was on the wall after Jones missed a week of practice and the Eagles subsequently signed cornerback Craig James to a contract extension.

Jones, the team’s 2017 second-round draft pick, has dealt with injuries and inconsistent play after tearing his Achilles prior to the draft.

Jones missed most of his rookie season recovering from the injury and hasn’t been the same since.