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“The Eagles defense allowed just 75 total yards in the win over the Raiders,” NFL reporter Jeff Kerr wrote on X on Monday, December 15. “Fewest yards allowed in a game in the Super Bowl era. Fewest yards allowed in a game since Week 11 of the 1955 season (faced the Chicago Cardinals ).”
Philadelphia Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio confirmed that Jalen Carter was dealing with an injury vs the Bears.
The Eagles’ defense has done the heavy lifting all season, pulling out wins and dragging a flimsy, discombobulated offense along as it searched for footing.
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Eagles Make Jalen Carter Injury Announcement Before ‘Monday Night Football’ Game vs. Chargers
Philadelphia Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio confirmed that Pro Bowl defensive tackle Jalen Carter is still battling the shoulder injury that first began affecting him this past summer.
The Eagles can look to 1991 for some lessons in how to cover up the warts of a struggling offense via a talented and opportunistic defense.
The lesser teams serve as sacrificial lambs for the traditional powers in tune-up games. That's okay. The loser also gets a check. There isn't really an NFL parallel, unless you consider the recent Philadelphia Eagles vs. Las Vegas Raiders game as an 'easy win'.