Each week this season, we’ll have an oral history of a play, trend or scheme from the Eagles’ last game using the coaches’ all-22 film. This week, we spotlight the run defense, which is ranked first in the NFL in yards allowed per game (65.7), after its dominating performance in the 28-23 win over the Panthers last Thursday.
Eagles defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz: We’re only six games [into the season]. … We’re going to be judged on 16.
Last season, Schwartz’s defense ranked 15th in rushing yards per game (103.3) and 16th per carry (4.