Eagles’ Week 12 Loss to Cowboys: A Statistical Analysis

Let’s dive into the stats from the Eagles’ recent game against the Cowboys—it’s time for a mix of good and not-so-great numbers!

1A. Let’s kick things off with Nakobe Dean! He’s on fire with a sack in three consecutive games, a feat only accomplished by three other Eagles linebackers since 1982 when sacks became official. Dean joins Mychal Kendricks, Seth Joyner, and William Thomas in this impressive club.

1B. Speaking of linebackers, Zack Baun and Dean each have 3.0 sacks this season, marking the first time in Eagles history that two linebackers achieve this feat in consecutive seasons. These two are in good company!

2. A.J. Brown’s 100-yard game was his twentieth, inching him closer to the franchise record of 23 held by Pete Retzlaff. Brown is now tied with DeSean Jackson, Harold Carmichael, and Mike Quick at 21 games each.

3. Tank Bigsby’s carries may be limited, but when he runs, he runs well. Nine of his 18 carries with the Eagles have gained at least eight yards, showcasing his efficiency on the field.

4. The Eagles’ defense stood tall, stopping Dallas on key 4th-down attempts and securing their place in history with nine consecutive 4th-down stops, a feat not seen since 1991 – impressive work!

5A. Jalen Hurts made history by surpassing Hall of Famer Steve Van Buren to claim the franchise record for career rushing touchdowns with 73 to his name.

5B-E. Hurts continues to shine with his total TD count and impressive streaks of avoiding interceptions, placing him among the elite quarterbacks in the league.

5F-G. Hurts’ ability to protect the ball and maintain consistency has him breaking records and setting new standards for interception-free games in his career.

6. Reed Blankenship’s interception adds to his impressive career stats, making him one of the top undrafted players in Eagles history in this category since Quintin Mikell.

These stats give us a window into both the ups and downs of the Eagles’ recent performance. While we faced a tough loss, there are plenty of positive takeaways to keep our spirits up for the future. Onward and upward, Eagles fans!