The Philadelphia Eagles (5-6) are heading to Miami after a loss to Seattle and will visit the Dolphins (2-9) on Sunday at 1 p.m. Sunday.
The Dolphins have won two of their last four games, but are still firmly in tank mode as they search out a top-five pick.
With the Eagles desperately needing a win to pull even with Dallas, here are four things to watch when Philadelphia has the ball.
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Carson Wentz vs. Dolphins banged-up defense
Carson Wentz is never lacking for confidence, but with the Miami Dolphins next up on the schedule, Sunday is a good time to get the wheels rolling towards a playoff run. Miami’s defense ranks last in the NFL in passing DVOA by Football Outsiders, and Miami is allowing 8.8 yards per attempt, which is third-worst in the NFL.
Eagles WRs vs. Dolphins cornerbacks
As of Saturday night, three key members of the Dolphins secondary are listed questionable for Sunday’s game. Alshon Jeffery and Nelson Agholor appear set to return to the lineup, while Greg Ward and JJ Arcega-Whiteside look to continue their upward trend. Sunday should provide an opportunity for the Eagles quarterback and his skill players to all finally be on the same accord.
Miles Sanders-Jay Ajayi vs. Dolphins poor run defense
Even with Jordan Howard out, the Eagles have an opportunity to really rack up the yards via the running game on Sunday. The Dolphins are one of the worst run defenses in football. Miami gives up 148.2 yards per game rushing and on the season, they have allowed over 100 yards on the ground in 9 of 11 games thus far. Look for Sanders to have a big role in the running and passing game.
Turnover ratio is key
The Eagles are 12-1 (.923) when not committing any turnovers since the start of the 2016 season — 3rd best in NFL. With the Dolphins struggling to produce a pass rush, stop the run and defend the pass, Philadelphia should have no problem holding on to the ball and turning opportunities into points.
