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Fran Duffy @fduffy.bsky.social · 12h

Deniz Selman @denizselman33.bsky.social · 13h

Through 5 games, the #Eagles have faced by far the most 4-man exchange pressures (4-man rush w/a blitzing non-DL and dropping DL) of any offense in the NFL.

4-man exchange rate FACED on dropbacks
1) PHI 20.0%
2) KC 14.4%
3) LV 14.3%
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NFL avg: 8.1%
source: MatchQuarters

Deniz Selman @denizselman33.bsky.social · 2d

#Eagles continue to struggle against 4-man exchange pressures. On 3rd & 13, Saquon stays in to block rather than release as a checkdown, but it's only a 4-man rush (with an exotic spin to Cover 2 behind it).
Denver hadn't run a single 4-man exchange all year before this game.

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Deniz Selman @denizselman33.bsky.social · 14h

A 4-man rush so good we didn't have to blitz!
A fully loaded #Eagles - Giants preview show with @bowulf.bsky.social, @fduffy.bsky.social, and @ej-smith.bsky.social--including Swooper!
(Full episode link below.)

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bowulf.bsky.social @bowulf.bsky.social · 16h

Thursday Nighter means we get the pleasure of a four-hander preview with @ej-smith.bsky.social, @fduffy.bsky.social, @denizselman33.bsky.social and @bowulf.bsky.social.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbRX...

Like A.J. Brown, Jalen Hurts & Saquon Barkley, we COME TOGETHER to preview Eagles-Giants

YouTube video by PHLY Sports

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Fran Duffy @fduffy.bsky.social · 21h

Bowen was actually excellent with Sim pressures as the DC in Tennessee, so I think it's something they absolutely could roll out on Thursday, potentially

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Fran Duffy @fduffy.bsky.social · 21h

A lot of chatter about the #Eagles inability to defeat zone coverage

It's not that simple - but there is a recurring theme in the last few weeks that they MUST be ready for on Thursday night vs the #Giants

I dove into the issues Sim Pressures are giving Jalen Hurts

allphly.com/frans-film-r...

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Fran Duffy @fduffy.bsky.social · 1d

Little nugget from the Za'Darius Smith sack on Sunday

Watch rookie Jihaad Campbell bluff just before the snap. The #Eagles are running stunts on both sides here, and that slight hesitation from the center could make or break a DE getting home on a T/E

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Fran Duffy @fduffy.bsky.social · 1d

What are the biggest reasons for the lack of rhythm in the #Eagles pass game?

I reveal what the film showed me on Monday morning

allphly.com/frans-film-r...

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bowulf.bsky.social @bowulf.bsky.social · 2d

Takes two men to fake the job of one @fduffy.bsky.social. @ej-smith.bsky.social and I bring you the Monday film review sans grabbies. Will explain why I think the Eagles defense is getting off too easy from yesterday's loss.

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Eagles film review: Did Quinyon Mitchell and the Eagles defense hold up their end of the bargain?

YouTube video by PHLY Sports

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Fran Duffy @fduffy.bsky.social · 2d

Same-side stretch toss play

Tyler Steen mauls the backside LB

Great cut-off by Lane Johnson

Nice job play-side by Mailata/Dickerson on 3-tech

Longest run of the season for Saquon #Eagles

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Deniz Selman @denizselman33.bsky.social · 3d

The #Eagles snapped the ball with 5 or fewer seconds on the play clock (Quarters 1-3 only and excluding no huddle plays) against Denver at a higher than any team in any NFL game in the last 3 seasons.
And it wasn't even an outlier for them: 4 of their 5 games have been similar.

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Fran Duffy @fduffy.bsky.social · 3d

#Duke went cross-country and got a win at Cal yesterday, and senior CB Chandler Rivers got a pick in the W

Rivers is undersized, but I love the way he plays. My kind of corner. Toughness and instincts for days. Great in zone coverage. Natural ballskills. Good football player.

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Fran Duffy @fduffy.bsky.social · 5d

Maybe you’re confused and didn’t see the video of the play

Fran Duffy @fduffy.bsky.social · 6d

The #49ers - who voted against the Tush Push - using the play to get a 1st down with a backup QB playing on one leg in a game where they don't have an Emergency 3rd QB available, a rule that they pushed hard for just two years ago

The irony!

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bowulf.bsky.social @bowulf.bsky.social · 6d

Showtime with @ej-smith.bsky.social and @fduffy.bsky.social. We love a Thursday show.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=IplH...

As Eagles look to get passing game on track, could DeVonta Smith BREAK OUT this week?

YouTube video by PHLY Sports

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Fran Duffy @fduffy.bsky.social · 7d

Happy to see #Michigan's Jaishawn Barham has moved exclusively to EDGE after playing 3+ years @ LB

6'3 248 with violence & strength in his hands to handle work in the trenches

Still developing as a rusher but tools to develop; I'm really liking what I've seen. Excited for more!

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Fran Duffy @fduffy.bsky.social · 9d

Looking at basically every Saquon Barkley carry from Sunday right NOW!

bowulf.bsky.social @bowulf.bsky.social · 9d

Diving deep into what's wrong with the Eagles' running game with the incomparable @fduffy.bsky.social at 2 pm.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=FUY0...

Fran Duffy explains what’s up with Saquon Barkley and the 4-0 Eagles’ lackluster running game

YouTube video by PHLY Sports

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Fran Duffy @fduffy.bsky.social · 9d

Reed Blankenship sees this FAST

Great break on the ball to force incompletion on 3rd down

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Fran Duffy @fduffy.bsky.social · 9d

Seeing improvements from Jihaad Campbell in the box every week #Eagles

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Fran Duffy @fduffy.bsky.social · 9d

Great coverage call from Vic Fangio at the end of the half to force a 65-yard FG attempt

8 DBs & 3 LBs on the field with 0 DL; lack of rush is not a factor with :08 left. Baker doesn't have all the time in the world.

Excellent execution

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Fran Duffy @fduffy.bsky.social · 9d

Jalen Carter is going to get one of these one day #Eagles

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Fran Duffy @fduffy.bsky.social · 10d

Jumping on NOW to break down 5 key plays from the #Eagles win

bowulf.bsky.social @bowulf.bsky.social · 10d

Vinny Curry joins us in studio to discuss that wild one. Defense holds tough and the Eagles exorcise some demons in Tampa. Join us.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_qz...

Eagles Postgame: Jalen Hurts, gritty Eagles defense outlast Bucs in Tampa, stay UNDEFEATED

YouTube video by PHLY Sports

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Fran Duffy @fduffy.bsky.social · 10d

Closing thoughts:

▶️ No matter where you fall on #WeAre QB Drew Allar and his pro projection, I think this game gave you what you wanted to see

▶️ Second half was better than the first half

▶️ Will the timing on the vertical/intermediate pass game improve?

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Fran Duffy @fduffy.bsky.social · 10d

The interception on the final play - obviously a tough pill to swallow in that spot

Excellent play from #Oregon S Dillon Thieneman from this structure. Outstanding from him.

Fine with the #PSU playcall - don't love the execution here from Dinkins, Reynolds or Allar

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Fran Duffy @fduffy.bsky.social · 10d

Allar had a bad miss to start this drive but moved the chains with his legs multiple times to get them here

1st-and-10 in the RZ - this is designed for RB down the seam. Bad job by Reynolds; holds this too vertical; he has to cross LB's face earlier

Good checkdown from Allar

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Fran Duffy @fduffy.bsky.social · 10d

Next drive was tanked by a dropped slant and an instant pressure off the edge on 3rd down that forced a punt

Ensuing possession, Allar cuts one loose to Ross for a score on the designed shot play to get #PennState back into a 17-3 ballgame

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