Eagles vs. Buccaneers: 10 stats to know for Week 3 matchup on Monday night
The Eagles and Buccaneers are among seven undefeated teams in the NFC, and the two clubs will meet in an intriguing matchup on Monday Night Football.
Baker Mayfield has been efficient while avoiding turnovers.
At the same time, his counterpart from Oklahoma, Jalen Hurts, will look to remain undefeated, while owning one of the best win percentages over the past two years.
With preparation for the matchup underway, here are ten stats for Week 3.
Jalen Carter is a star
Eagles rookie DT Jalen Carter has generated the third most QB pressures in the NFL (11) behind only Aidan Hutchinson (13) and Micah Parsons (12), per PFF.
Josh Sweat (10) ranks fourth.
— Josh Tolentino (@JCTSports) September 18, 2023
According to Pro Football Focus, rookie Jalen Carter is tied for the 3rd most total pressures (12) in the NFL through two weeks, trailing only Aidan Hutchinson (15) and Cameron Jordan (13) in that category.
Carter has played only 68 defensive snaps (49%).
Hutchinson 127 (93%) and Parsons 81 defensive snaps (69%). https://t.co/OzsXebukaY
— Josh Tolentino (@JCTSports) September 18, 2023
D'Andre Swift
D’Andre Swift is among the NFL’s leading rushers after his 175 yard explosion, trailing only only Christian McCaffrey (268) and Bijan Robinson (180). Swift also ranks third in yards per carry (6.1), behind McCaffrey (6.4) and Robinson (6.2) (min. 20 attempts). Swift’s career high in yards was the most rushing yards by an Eagle since LeSean McCoy on 12/8/13 vs. Detroit (217).
D'Andre Swift is currently third in the NFL in rushing yards after two weeks. 🔥#FlyEaglesFly pic.twitter.com/Lw1HNUwx3b
— JAKIB Sports (@JAKIBSports) September 18, 2023
Eagles haven't gone away from Hurts' strengths
The Chicago Bears should take note, because teams ultimately have to play to their quarterbacks strengths.
QB designed runs through two weeks, per Tru Media:
1. Hurts (15)
2. Jones (11)
3. Richardson (9)
4. Lawrence (8)
5. Mayfield, Tua (7) (??)
7. Lamar, Jimmy G, Prescott, Ridder (6)
11. Goff, Allen, Dobbs, Fields (5)— Danny Kelly (@DannyBKelly) September 18, 2023
2-0 is the flavor
According to ESPN Stats&Info, this is the first time in NFL history that 7 teams in a conference have started 2-0 in the same season.
The Cowboys, 49ers, Eagles, Commanders, Saints, Buccaneers and Falcons are all 2-0. This is the first time in NFL history that 7 teams in a conference have started 2-0 in the same season.
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) September 19, 2023
Turnover difference
Both teams are undefeated, and their abilities to avoid turning the football over, while taking it away is a major reason why.
NFL leaders in turnover differential through Week 2:
– Cowboys, +7
– Buccaneers, +5
– Eagles, +4
– Packers, +3
– 49ers, +3
– Seahawks, +3
– Jaguars, +3
– Falcons, +2
– Cardinals, +2
– Chargers, +2
– Bengals, +1
– Saints, +1
– Commanders, +1— RJ Ochoa (@rjochoa) September 19, 2023
Mike Evans
The veteran will enter Monday night on a dominant high.
HIM.
🏈 Six receptions for 171 yards and one TD
🏈 Career-high 79 yards after catch
🏈 10th game with 150-or-more receiving yards and at least one TD pic.twitter.com/V8hZAlkihM— Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@Buccaneers) September 18, 2023
Chris Godwin model of consistency
Godwin has been consistent for being productive on game days and Philadelphia will have a dynamic duo on the opposite side to contain.
.@CGtwelve_ leads the league with 50-or-more receiving yards in 10 straight games 🔥
He also extended his streak of five-or-more receptions to 16 consecutive games, the longest in franchise history.#1Fo pic.twitter.com/qXF1bZCRcT
— Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@Buccaneers) September 19, 2023
Eagles among best at getting positive yards
Philadelphia is among the best teams in the NFL at getting positive yards on rushing attempts.
Successful Rush Rate Since Start of 2022 Season
1. Eagles – 51.2%
2. Bills – 50.5%
3. Ravens – 48.6%
4. Raiders – 48.1%
5. Falcons – 47.9% pic.twitter.com/vYa7mnkzUq— Inside Edge NFL (@IE_NFL) September 14, 2023
Teams using Blitz to get at Jalen Hurts
Hurts has been solid against the blitz, but the stat shows that opposing defensive coordinator aren’t going to sit around just let the All-Pro quarterback comfortably RPO them to death.
The Eagles have faced a blitz 17% of the time since the 2022 season, highest in NFL; League Avg: 13%. pic.twitter.com/I0W6jtXqIU
— Inside Edge NFL (@IE_NFL) September 14, 2023
A.J. Brown among NFL's best
Brown has been on par with Justin Jefferson and Tyreek Hill over the past year and watching the Vikings star explode on Thursday night contributed to his mini-tantrum.
Receiving Yards Since Start of 2022 Season
1. Justin Jefferson – 1,959
2. Tyreek Hill – 1,925
3. Davante Adams – 1,582
4. A.J. Brown – 1,575
5. Stefon Diggs – 1,531 pic.twitter.com/TohknuIFjD— Inside Edge NFL (@IE_NFL) September 14, 2023
Eagles are unbeatable when they dictate 3rd down
Jonathan Gannon excelled at this stat, and it’ll be on Sean Desai to keep things going.
The Eagles are 21-4 (.840) when allowing less than 50% of third down conversion opportunities since the 2021 season, best in NFL; League Avg: .568. pic.twitter.com/RuBK3O7o7w
— Inside Edge NFL (@IE_NFL) September 14, 2023
