Eagles' defense dominates again.
Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Nakobe Dean reacts during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024, in Inglewood, Calif. , some NFL analysts thought Philadelphia’s defense was the best unit in the league — an opinion that could become unanimous soon.), and became the No. 1 total defense in the league, allowing the lowest amount of yards per game, while many of their young players developed into rising stars.
After giving up 117 yards to the Rams on the first two drives and allowing a touchdown on the second drive, the Eagles regained their defensive composure to crush the Rams' offense, proving they have a Super Bowl-caliber defense.said. “I think it started with us upfront, being able to get some pressure on the quarterback. ... We credit and his staff that we have good depth that we were able to rotate through and keep them fresh.
Los Angeles, who finished with four consecutive games of 300-plus yards before Sunday, went three-and-out on three consecutive drives to end the first half and was held to -6 yards in the second quarter., who suffered a season-ending triceps injury during the fourth quarter, sacked Stafford on third-and-9 to end the Rams’ fourth possession. Then, linebackerRodgers was called for pass interference on Nacua in the end zone.
All three levels of the Eagles’ defense played well and many different players contributed. Dean amassed a team-high eight tackles and finished with one sack, DeJean and rookie cornerbackRodgers, who struggled during the second half, jarred the ball out of Williams' hands in the first quarter, and it was recovered by Dean at Philadelphia’s 17.
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