The Eagles could engage in a shootout with the Bengals as they look to win their third straight game.
Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Josh Sweat sacks Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow during an NFL football game on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in Philadelphia.
The Eagles are a perfect 2-0 out of their bye week, but in a game that could end up being a shootout of sorts, is it safe to trust the Eagles offense to keep up if it has to? If the Eagles are trailing late, is it safe to trust that the pass protection will hold up?The Bengals offense is going to present a far greater test than the teams that the Eagles defense has faced in the last two weeks. Burrow is getting the ball out quickly, attempting a quick pass on 53.
He’s going to have to drop to pass, of course. Hurts seems to be seeing ghosts in the pocket. Fred Johnson struggled a little at the start of last week’s game, but’s replacement at left tackle settled in, especially once Kellen Moore dialed up more rushes. He’s going to need some help in the pass rush vs. Trey Hendrickson, who lines up almost exclusively on the right. Hendrickson is among the NFL leaders in all pass rush categories.
This one feels like a classic toss-up, with the Bengals just a narrow two-point favorite at some sportsbooks over the Eagles. This marks the second straight week in which Johnson will face a premier edge rusher. Last week, it was Burns, who registered a sack against Johnson. In an effort to minimize Hendrickson’s impact, it would benefit the Eagles this week to a) get the run game going, both utilizing both Barkley’s and Hurts’ talents, and b) lean into the quick-passing game.
Chase and Higgins comprise the most formidable receiving duo that Mitchell and Slay have faced so far this season. Reed Blankenship and C.J. Gardner-Johnson are going to play critical roles in bracketing the top receivers at times in key situations. If this game turns into a shootout, I’m not sure if the Eagles’ passing game has shown enough to be given the edge at this point in the season.
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