Of all the issues the Eagles are facing during this miserable stretch, one of the most serious and most pressing is run defense.Because unlike just about every other position, the Eagles have been relatively healthy up front on the defensive…
The Philadelphia Eagles are dealing with major defensive struggles, having surrendered at least 100 rushing yards in all seven games to open the season. Linebacker Zack Baun and head coach Nick Sirianni emphasized the urgent need to address the run defense, which reached a low point when the Dallas Cowboys rushed for 204 yards in a 38-21 victory over Philadelphia.
Philadelphia is allowing 131 rushing yards per game and has surrendered consecutive 120-yard rushers heading into a Sunday night matchup against the Washington Commanders. Although Washington ranks ninth in the league in rushing yards per contest, the Commanders will play without lead running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt.
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