I’ve watched the most recent games of the opponents, focusing on specific areas: touchdowns, deep passes, turnovers, sacks, and explosive runs. Think of it less as a prediction piece and more as a scouting report. Each week, I’ll publish two articles on the opponent’s offense and defense to give a picture of what the Eagles will be up against.

Defense

If you’re a fan of defensive football, this is the game to watch. The Vikings’ defense, run by Brian Flores, is one of the most fascinating units in the league right now. It’s not particularly stacked with elite individual talent, but it’s as well-coached and well-drilled as any defense in football.

They’re currently ranked #1 in the NFL in overall defensive EPA (-0.20) and #1 against the pass (-0.42 EPA per play). That’s… pretty good. The

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