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Originally Posted by RaidersOftheCellar
Not sure that the Eagles' defense is as great as it's made out to be.
They've faced two offenses that were in the same ballpark as KC's this year. Detroit dropped 35, despite losing the TO battle. And Dallas (w/Dak) scored 40.
They also allowed 32 vs a weak Washington offense, and 33 vs the Packers in only 24 min (11 points higher than their average). Jordan Love played half the game and they still averaged 7 yds/play.
Most of the offenses they've faced are bottom 10ish in points per play. Including #32, 28, 27 x2, 26, 25 and 24. And of course they drew a 4th string QB last week, and Cooper Rush.
Reminds me a little of the "#1" Buffalo D last year. I also don't think their coverage schemes match up well w/ KC. That's not to say they can't cause problems for the Chiefs' offense, but I'm betting that Reid and Mahomes can have plenty of success if the offense is semi-healthy.
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Valid points. It seems the Eagles have a stronger pass rush than Buffalo, so I would at least expect better performance from them in that regard. A lot depends on the health of the KC receiving group. Need those guys to have a really good couple of weeks in treatment & healing. Hopefully the next couple weeks are very good for Mahomes & Kelce to get their bodies in better shape too.