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It’s hard to stay on top. After a disappointing end to their 2023 season that saw them lose five of their last six regular season games and bow out meekly in the wild-card round the Philadelphia Eagles have seemingly righted their ship. The malaise carried over into the early parts of 2024, but after splitting their first four contests, they’ve reeled off four straight victories and sit just a half-game back of Dan Quinn’s surprising Washington Commanders.
Meanwhile Dallas’ wild-card letdown has led to a demoralizing first half of 2024, with the Cowboys sitting at a 3-5 record after three-straight 12-win seasons afforded them 2 NFC East titles across the span. The two teams, ever so familiar with each other, square off again in Week 10 on Sunday.
When the Eagles’ offense is on the field, there is a new addition to the usual, recent cast of superstar players. The import of RB Saquon Barkley from the should-be-relegated New York Giants franchise has added another stud weapon at the disposal of the Eagles’ offense. No longer led by Brian Johnson, now under the direction of former Cowboys OC Kellen Moore.
The Eagles’ offense really hasn’t been anything extraordinary in 2024. They rank just 13th according to Offensive DVOA, which takes into account game situation when a play happens but most importantly opponent quality. Pro Football Focus has them slightly higher, sitting 10th on offense.
According to PFF, they are doing it without their quarterback being one of their best players. It’s not a case of doing things in spite of Jalen Hurts, rather he’s just no longer the centerpiece he has been in recent seasons. In both 2022 and 2023, Hurts was the Eagles’ second-rated player. In 2024, through nine weeks, he’s sitting seventh.
Here’s a look at the top 5.