In their Week 4 win against Jacksonville, Philadelphia became the 7th team since 1970 to begin a season 4-0 & record 400+ total yards of offense in each game.
The Eagles also became the 6th team since 1970 & 1st since 1995 with 10+ rush touchdowns in 1st four games of the season. Philadelphia heads out west to battle the NFC West contender in the Arizona Cardinals, who’ll feature quarterback Kyler Murray.
With both teams looking to make a statement this Sunday, here are seven stats for week 5.
Miles Sanders
Sanders did something that hasn’t been accomplished since LeSean McCoy.
Miles Sanders totaled career highs in carries (27), rushing yards (134) and rushing TDs (2, tied) in today's victory. He is the first @Eagles RB with 25+ carries, 125+ yards and 2+ TDs in a game since LeSean McCoy on 12/8/13 vs. Detroit (29-217-2). #FlyEaglesFly
— John Gonoude (@john_gonoude) October 2, 2022
Reddick worth the money
Reddick became the 1st player since former Vikings star Jared Allen (Week 6, 2005) with 2
sacks, two forced fumbles & 2 fumble returns in a single game last week.
Against the Cardinals, Reddick will look for his 3rd game in a row with 1.5+ sacks and a forced fumble.
Haason Reddick leads the @NFL with 3.0 strip-sacks this season. He is the first @Eagles player with 2+ FFs and 2+ FRs in a game since at least 1950. #FlyEaglesFly
— John Gonoude (@john_gonoude) October 2, 2022
A.J. Brown on historic pace
The math suggests Brown is on pace for a 1,700+ yard season.
Most Receiving Yards
(@NFL Players In 2022)477 . . . Tyreek Hill (Mia.)
406 . . . Stefon Diggs (Buf.)
404 . . . A.J. Brown (@Eagles)Brown is the first Eagle to have 400+ receiving yards through Week 4 since Terrell Owens in 2005 (506).#FlyEaglesFly
— John Gonoude (@john_gonoude) October 2, 2022
Eagles defense putitng offense in great position
Philadelphia is starting the bulk of their drives in the opposition’s territory, a nod to an improved and stingy defense.
% Of Plays In Opponent's Territory – Week 4
1. Eagles – 64.9%
2. Bills – 60.7%
3. Cardinals – 56.1%
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28. Texans – 30.2%
29. Broncos – 29.2%
30. Commanders – 22.5%#FlyEaglesFly pic.twitter.com/IJYFWOIpyg— Inside Edge NFL (@IE_NFL) October 3, 2022
Eagles reversal of fortune
In 2021, the talk centered around Philadelphia’s inability to take the ball away from the opposing offense and Jonathan Gannon’s struggle with getting pressure on the opposition’s quarterback.
This season the Eagles lead the NFL in sacks, takeaways, and opponent’s three and outs.
The @Eagles defense ranks 1st in the @NFL in sacks (16), takeaways (10) and opponent three-and-out drives (21, 47.7%). This is just the second time in the last 52 years (since the 1970 merger) that Philadelphia has recorded 16+ sacks and 10+ takeaways through 4 games (also 2000). pic.twitter.com/rqzxuoOy6K
— John Gonoude (@john_gonoude) October 5, 2022
Kyler Murray in rare company
The Cardinals quarterback has 15 games in which he has recorded both a passing & rushing touchdown in the same contest since 2019, 2nd-most in NFL.
In his last meeting against Jalen Hurts and the Eagles, Murray passed for 406 yards
& he had four touchdowns (3 passes, one rush) vs. one interception with a 127.8 rating.
Maquise Brown consistent
Hollywood exited the Ravens via trade because he wanted to be featured more in the passing game.
So far, through five games in Arizona, Brown will look to record his fourth straight game with 6+ catches & 65+ receiving yards.
2022 stats: (30-339-11.3-2 TD)
