Daily News | What we learned from Eagles-Cowboys: The class of the NFC, Birds still have their concerns
hurried the throw on the last that found the hands of a diving Gardner-Johnson, who has three interceptions in his last two games. Turnovers are only the most visible proof that the former Saints slot is gaining confidence in the post.‘How ‘bout them Eagles?’ Nick Sirianni gets Philly fans, but even they know beating the Cowboys is just one step.
But the Cowboys adjusted at the half, got the ball out of Rush’s hands faster, and took advantage of the deeper zones Gannon has typically employed when ahead. The defensive coordinator has, overall, had a solid season thus far. Opposing offenses have scored just 11.2 points over the last five weeks. While there have been suspect second-half spells, and a tendency to allow long drives when the offense is struggling, the Eagles defense has been one of the NFL’s more consistent units.
But the greater problem was the run defense. The Eagles’ pass defense held, in the end. Will they hold up in a few months when Prescott is likely to be under center?Kellen Moore Not many offenses are going to have two running backs as capable as the Cowboys. But a unit with a more efficient quarterback is more likely to take advantage of the Eagles being susceptible on the ground. They’re allowing nearly 5 yards a carry . Tackling has been subpar, but Gannon’s overreliance on his 5-1 “Penny” personnel with only one off-ball linebacker has seemingly made it more difficult to contain the run.
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