The Daily Numbers for Monday, Dec. 2 (Eagles-Cardinals Edition)

The Daily Numbers: 7-5 record for the Eagles after yesterday’s 24-21 win over the Cardinals.

24-7 lead at one point, before they had to hold on for the win.

4 straight wins for the Birds under Nick Foles.

21 of 34 for 234 yards for Nick Foles.

0 interceptions, although one was nullified by a Cardinals penalty.

19 touchdown passes without an interception for Foles.

1 TD pass without an INT short of the NFL mark set by Peyton Manning.

233 consecutive passes without throwing a pick for Foles. That’s an Eagles team record.

144.2 passer rating for Foles in the last 4 games.

19 carries for 79 yards for LeSean McCoy.

115 yards on 25 touches all told for McCoy.

53 yard punt return for a TD for DeSean Jackson, which was called back because of a holding penalty on Jon Dorenbos.

2 TD passes for rookie tight end Zach Ertz.

1 TD pass for the other tight end, Brent Celek.

7 of 8 punts dropped inside the 20-yard line by Eagles punter Donnie Jones, one of their most important weapons in the field position war all season.

5 series started by the Cardinals inside their 15-yard line.

2 of Jones’ 8 punts returned.

5 of his last 29 attempts that opponents have been able to return.

1,021 receiving yards on the season for DeSean Jackson.

3 catches for 36 yards yesterday.

1 interception for safety Nate Allen.

2 picks thrown by Cards’ QB Carson Palmer.

5 sacks of Palmer for the Eagles defense.

8 straight games in which the Eagles defense has held an opponent under 21 points.

3 turnovers forced by Eagles defense; the Birds did not give up the ball on offense.

1-0, Chip Kelly’s record after the bye week.

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Has anyone else noticed that the Eagles have a much tougher road to that rematch with the Cowboys then Dallas does. One game at a time, folks.

I Don’t Get It: I still don’t like the atmosphere in the Linc. Bring back The Vet. And Chip Kelly clearly still does not have a handle on managing the clock with a big lead.

Today’s Upper: Kudos to Donnie Jones. The Eagles punter just might be their unsung offensive MVP.

Quote Box: “It was not a Wildcat play. It’s just Brad Smith plays quarterback. So let’s straighten that out right now.”

- Chip Kelly, bristling at suggestion he utilized a Wildcat formation at the goal line.

Comments

I'm actually loving those numbers! They were predicated on good decisions and quality coaching. Yes, they still give us a heart attack finish at the end, but they have taken care of business! Tell me the Philly fan in you is surprised that we didn't give up the past two games at the end. One game at a time!