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This week, we asked the robots to pull some statistical notes from the shutout win over the Raiders to give us a bit more to chew on as we celebrate the end of the three-game losing streak. Hooray!
10 More Observations from the Shutout
- Jalen Hurts looked like himself – Let’s not overcomplicate this. When your quarterback posts a 154.9 passer rating, you’re going to win. Hurts was surgical, completing 12 of 15 passes for 175 yards and 3 touchdowns without an interception. His decision making was smart and he used his legs as well, a combination of designed runs and some scrambles that resembled previous versions of QB1.
- The Raiders’ Offense Was an Abject Disaster – Calling the Raiders’ offensive performance “bad” would be a disservice to the word. They didn’t even reach 100 total yards for the entire game. To put that in perspective, the Eagles had scoring drives longer than the Raiders’ average drive (11.2 yards). Kenny Pickett, making his first start against his former team, finished with 64 passing yards on 25 attempts. That’s 2.6 yards per attempt. You could trip and fall forward for more yardage.
- Third Down Conversions Told the Story – The field position battle was decided on third down, where Philadelphia’s offense clicked at will. The Eagles were a mind-boggling 10-for-13 (76.9%), sustaining drives and controlling the clock. The Raiders, meanwhile, were a paltry 3-for-12 (25%). It was the difference between a finely-tuned machine and a sputtering lawnmower.
- Dallas Goedert Dominated the Red Zone – The Raiders had no answer for the Eagles’ tight end in short-yardage situations. Goedert was targeted 7 times, hauling in 6 catches for 70 yards and 2 crucial touchdowns. Both of his scores came on 4-yard passes from Hurts, showcasing their chemistry when the field shrinks. He even dropped a gimme TD, which would have given him three scores on the afternoon.
- The Defensive Line Feasted – Philadelphia’s front seven ate well, sacking Pickett 4 times for a loss of 35 yards. Veteran Brandon Graham, lining up both inside and out, led the charge with 2 sacks, proving he’s still got plenty left in the tank despite entering the twilight of his career. Nolan Smith Jr. and Moro Ojomo also joined the sack party, making Pickett’s homecoming a nightmare.
- Nakobe Dean Was Everywhere – The stat sheet shows Dean leading the team with 8 combined tackles, but his impact was felt far beyond that number. He chipped in with 2 tackles for loss, flying to the ball and setting the tone for a defense that pitched a shutout. His field awareness and pursuit angles were textbook.
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