Zone Read: Eagles-Bears, the Day After
SNAP COUNTS
The offense:
| Total Snaps | Percentage Of Snaps | |
|---|---|---|
| QUARTERBACKS | ||
| Nick Foles | 61 | 95% |
| Michael Vick | 3 | 5% |
| RUNNING BACKS | ||
| LeSean McCoy | 44 | 69% |
| Bryce Brown | 12 | 19% |
| Chris Polk | 9 | 14% |
| WIDE RECEIVERS | ||
| DeSean Jackson | 59 | 92% |
| Riley Cooper | 55 | 86% |
| Jason Avant | 27 | 42% |
| Jeff Maehl | 7 | 11% |
| Damaris Johnson | 3 | 5% |
| Brad Smith | 1 | 2% |
| TIGHT ENDS | ||
| Brent Celek | 58 | 91% |
| James Casey | 30 | 47% |
| Zach Ertz | 15 | 23% |
Casey has solidified his role as a blocker in the run game. He played 30 snaps, compared to 15 for Ertz.
Brown had easily his best game of the season with nine carries for 115 yards. Polk got into the mix too with the 10-yard TD run.
The defense:
| Total Snaps | Percentage Of Snaps | |
|---|---|---|
| DEFENSIVE LINE | ||
| Vinny Curry | 38 | 58% |
| Fletcher Cox | 37 | 57% |
| Bennie Logan | 25 | 38% |
| Cedric Thornton | 21 | 32% |
| Clifton Geathers | 20 | 31% |
| Damion Square | 19 | 29% |
| OUTSIDE LBs | ||
| Connor Barwin | 51 | 78% |
| Trent Cole | 38 | 58% |
| Brandon Graham | 27 | 42% |
| Casey Matthews | 14 | 22% |
| INSIDE LBs | ||
| Mychal Kendricks | 53 | 82% |
| DeMeco Ryans | 53 | 82% |
| Najee Goode | 12 | 18% |
| Jake Knott | 12 | 18% |
| CORNERBACKS | ||
| Bradley Fletcher | 65 | 100% |
| Cary Williams | 52 | 80% |
| Brandon Boykin | 35 | 54% |
| Roc Carmichael | 13 | 20% |
| SAFETIES | ||
| Patrick Chung | 61 | 94% |
| Nate Allen | 53 | 82% |
| Keelan Johnson | 12 | 18% |
| Earl Wolff | 4 | 6% |
Earl Wolff’s knee appeared to be acting up on him, so he only played four snaps at safety.
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GUESSING THE LINE
My guess to McManus in the press box during the game was Cowboys (-2), only because they are at home. I think the Eagles would be a field-goal favorite at the Linc.
Kickoff is set for 8:30 next Sunday night on NBC. Winner gets a home playoff game. Loser goes home.
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