The Eagles (5-1) and Dolphins (5-1) are preparing for an explosive Sunday night showdown featuring two of the NFL’s most dynamic offensive units.
The game features two MVP candidates at quarterbacks, two wide receivers on a projection of 1,900+ yards receiving, and game-changing speed on both sides of the football.
Miami enters the contest averaging 37 points per game, and they’ll be headlined by All-Pro receiver Tyreek Hill, who is having an outstanding season – he leads the NFL with 42 receptions, 814 yards, and six touchdowns.
With the final injury report set to be released, we’re looking at the ten stats to know for Week 7.
Jalen Hurts target depth
According to Inside Edge NFL, Jalen Hurts has targeted receivers at an average depth of 8.3 yards (673 attempts) since the 2022 season — 5th highest of 27 qualified NFL QBs; League Avg: 7.6.
Jalen Hurts
Jalen Hurts (PHI) has rushed for 5 TDs this season — most among NFL QBs.
Jalen Hurts must improve on first downs
Jalen Hurts has a passer rating of 68.3 on 1st down this season — Last among 34 qualified NFL QBs; League Avg: 90.4.
Tua Tagovailoa
Tua Tagovailoa (MIA) was not sacked (31 pass attempts) in Week 6 — tied for best of 28 qualified NFL QBs; League Avg: 13.4.
If the Eagles want to slow down the Dolphins explosive offense, they’ll need to drop Tagovailoa early and often.
Jalen Hurts
Jalen Hurts has rushed for 1,035 yards since the 2022 season — 3rd most among NFL QBs.
Eagles offense is still explosive
Philadelphia ranks 2nd in the NFL in total offense (395.0 ypg), trailing only Miami (498.7 ypg). The Eagles have produced 415+ total yards in 4 of their last 5 games.
Jalen Hurts
MOST TOTAL YARDS
NFL QUARTERBACKS IN 2023
1,897 Tua Tagovailoa (Mia.)
1,849 Trevor Lawrence (Jax.)
1,795 Jalen Hurts* (Phi.) –leads NFL with 1,588 total yards since Week 2
Sacks come in bunches
After a slow start, Philadelphia has registered the 5th-most sacks (20) in the NFL. Since Week 4, the Eagles are tied with Seattle for the most sacks (14) in the league during that stretch.
Pressure burst pipes
According to Next Gen Stats, Philadelphia ranks 3rd with 104 pressures (including three players with 25+ pressures), behind San Francisco (106) and Jacksonville (105).
Eagles stopping the run
Philadelphia ranks 2nd in the NFL in rushing defense (65.8 ypg), behind Detroit (64.7). The Eagles have not allowed a 100+ yard rusher since Week 9 of 2022 at Houston.
Eagles scoring despite red zone struggles
The Eagles are averaging the 5th-most points per game (25.8) in the NFL, trailing only Miami (37.2), San Francisco (30.7), Buffalo (28.8) and Detroit (28.0) in that category.
3rd down offense
The Eagles lead the NFL in third-down offense (50.6%), converting on 44 of 87 chances. Since Week 5, Philadelphia owns a 62.5% (20 of 32) third-down conversion rate.
Haason Reddick the WEAPON
Haason Reddick has recorded a sack in 3 consecutive games, including 2.0+ sacks in each of his last 2 contests. With another 2.0+ sack performance, Reddick would tie for the 2nd-longest such streak in Eagles history.
A.J. Brown on historic pace
A.J. Brown has posted 125+ receiving yards in each of his last 4 games, tying a franchise record (also Harold Jackson from 12/19/71-10/2/72). The only NFL player to total 125+ receiving yards in 5 straight contests is Calvin Johnson from 11/4/12-12/2/12.
