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Philadelphia Eagles news and links for 10/26/24.
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Bengals vs. Eagles: 5 Matchups to watch - Cincy Jungle
Trey Hendrickson vs. Fred Johnson. I’m not even playing, and I’m ready to run through a wall when I think about this one. Hendrickson is an elite pass rusher, with seven sacks so far this season, which is tied for fourth most in the NFL. He picked up right where he left off last season, and with a healthy defensive line, the left tackle facing him has less help. Jordan Mailata is on IR, so that left tackle is Fred Johnson. Johnson is graded as the Eagles’ worst pass blocker, earning a PFF score of 36.2. He has given up 22 pressures so far this season, yielding three sacks. I’m positive the Eagles are going to have to do something to help Johnson, but I also expect Hendrickson to change his permanent address to Jalen Hurts’ personal space.
Eagles vs. Bengals Notebook: Quinyon Mitchell on Ja’Marr Chase, Fred Johnson looks to impress former team, and more - PE.com
Johnson, who played with the Bengals from 2019 through 2021 and who overlapped with Hendrickson in that final season, has every bit of respect for what he’s going to face on Sunday in The Jungle. “Good player, good athlete, smart, very dynamic,” Johnson said. “When they need a sack, he’s the one who makes it happen. I respect his game and he’s a very dominant player. We had our fair share of reps in practice – I know him and he knows me – and it’s going to be exciting to play against him in this game. I’ve progressed a lot since then.” Johnson is a key figure for the Eagles up front. He has replaced Lane Johnson on the right side of the offensive line this season and now he’s playing in place of Jordan Mailata on the left side. And on Sunday, he draws the tough task of Trey Hendrickson. “I’ve had a lot of growth since my Bengal days and I know what I’m facing here,” Johnson said. “Great player. I have to be on point at all times.”
Eagles Film Room: Concept of the Week - Iso - BGN
Well, I never thought I would be writing about this run play. In all honestly, this is a run play I’ve never done a lot of research on. So, I enjoyed digging into this concept this week. Iso is run with a fullback, so we don’t see it much around the league these days. Tight ends have replaced the role of fullbacks in the modern NFL. However, most tight ends cannot block linebackers downhill in the run game so Iso isn’t run very much anymore. It’s worth noting that some of the best run games over the past five years, such as the Ravens and the 49ers, have been very successful with a fullback. But, there are not many good fullbacks around the league!...
