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Eagles must fix pass protection
Eagles' offense struggles with unblocked defenders after Week 6.
In brief
Eagles' offense struggles with unblocked defenders after Week 6. Eagles allow 20.7% of pass plays to be rushed due to poor pass protection. Originally reported by PhillyVoice.
Eagles' pass protection issue
Eagles allow 20.7% of pass plays to be rushed due to poor pass protection.
Blitz rates against Eagles
Eagles face highest blitz rates in NFL with opponents increasing blitz percentages by double digits.
Quarterback pressure stats
Eagles average 8 unblocked defenders per game for a team with 33 dropbacks.
New offensive coaching
New OC Sean Mannion and OL coach Chris Kuper must redesign protection schemes.
QB1 change
Tanner McKee replaces Jalen Hurts as QB1 with less mobility.
Blitz rate comparison
Rams increase blitz rate from 32% to 55% against Eagles.
Eagles' EPA against blitz
Eagles have NFL's third-lowest EPA against blitz (-0.39).
Inexperienced linemen
Eagles use inexperienced linemen including undrafted second-year players.
Panthers game analysis
Eagles failed first snap against Panthers with unblocked defenders.
Sack details
LB Bobby Okereke sacks McKee for 11 yards on first snap.
Eagles' run game
Eagles' run game and first-down offense are separate issues.
Eagles' ranking
Eagles rank 1st in NFL for unblocked pressures allowed at 20.7%.
Eagles' problem
Eagles are NFL's worst in pass protection by a mile.
What matters most
Eagles allow 20.7% of pass plays to be rushed due to poor pass protection.
