If the Green Bay Packers defeat the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday Night Football this evening, the two teams’ performances on third downs should be a major factor. In fact, those numbers are likely a significant reason why the Packers remain favored coming into this game, even coming off a devastating upset loss to the Carolina Panthers a week ago and with the Eagles holding the NFC’s top spot.

It may seem counter-intuitive that the Eagles, with a well-respected running game and a mobile quarterback, are among the NFL’s worst teams on third downs, but it’s true — and it’s true on both sides of the football.

When the Eagles have the ball

Offensively, Philadelphia ranks 30th in third down conversion rate, which comes in at exactly 33.3% this season. Part of the reason for this that their

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