Daily News | Eagles’ explosive offense will be tested by Micah Parsons and the Dallas Cowboys’ stingy defense
After every Eagles game, coach Nick Sirianni grabs his trusty game book and huddles with his coaching staff. Sirianni’s eyes then veer toward a particular statistic.In Sirianni’s mind, winning the explosive play battle can be a main factor in the game’s outcome. Explosive plays are defined as either pass completions longer than 16 yards or rushes exceeding 10 yards. Defensive coordinator, while the offense is led by a dynamic quarterback in Jalen Hurts.
However, against the Cardinals in Week 5, the Eagles registered their lowest total all season. They connected on just eight explosive plays , including only one 25-yard-plus pass play — a 31-yard completion from Hurts to tight end Dallas Goedert.“Every game is going to be different,” offensive coordinator Shane Steichen said Tuesday. “Obviously, we want to push the ball down the field. That game was a little different the way it played out, but we want to create those explosive plays.
“They’re very sound in what they do,” Steichen said of the Cowboys defense. “They play hard. They’re physical. It’s going to be a heck of a challenge for us — one we’re really looking forward to.
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