I’ve watched the most recent games of the opponents, focusing on specific areas: touchdowns, deep passes, turnovers, sacks, and explosive runs. Think of it less as a prediction piece and more as a scouting report. Each week, I’ll publish two articles on the opponent’s offense and defense to give a picture of what the Eagles will be up against.
Defense
Kevin O’Connell’s offense is one of the better-designed units in football. Even with the injuries, inconsistency at quarterback, and an offensive line that’s been nothing short of a disaster, it’s clear on film that this is still a pretty good offense. He loves to use motions to manipulate leverage, switch releases to open throwing lanes, and play-action that’s designed to isolate defensive backs. However, the offense has a very obvious wea