{"id":5986,"date":"2016-11-12T08:30:52","date_gmt":"2016-11-12T13:30:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonprofootball.com\/?p=5986"},"modified":"2016-11-12T02:40:54","modified_gmt":"2016-11-12T07:40:54","slug":"philadelphia-eagles-week-ten-keys","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2016\/11\/12\/philadelphia-eagles-week-ten-keys\/","title":{"rendered":"Philadelphia Eagles Week Ten Keys to Victory"},"content":{"rendered":"

Matt Ryan<\/a><\/strong> comes back home to Pennsylvania<\/span>\u00a0where he leads his 6-3 <\/span>Atlanta Falcons<\/b> against the recently struggling <\/span>Philadelphia Eagles<\/b>. Atlanta sits atop the <\/span>NFC South<\/b>, while the Eagles suddenly find themselves rounding up the bottom of the scrappy<\/span> NFC East<\/b>. After two straight road losses for the Eagles, they travel back home to familiarity where they are 3-0 at <\/span>Lincoln Financial Field<\/b> this season.<\/span><\/p>\n

Philadelphia Eagles Week Ten Keys to Victory<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Find a Way to Limit Ryan\u2019s Damage<\/span><\/h3>\n

To many\u2019s surprise, Matt Ryan leads the <\/span>NFL <\/b>in passing yards and passing touchdowns so far this year. In his sixth season, Julio Jones<\/a><\/strong> accounts for about one-third of Ryan\u2019s yards, while other contributors, like Mohamed Sanu<\/a><\/strong> and Tevin Coleman<\/a><\/strong>, pick up some of the other slack. Atlanta\u2019s passing game ranks first in pass plays twenty yards or more, which is a sore spot in the Eagles\u2019 secondary. <\/span><\/p>\n

The Eagles post the NFL\u2019s seventh best passing defense, a convincing statistic that proves they may be able to diminish Ryan\u2019s dominance through the air. Though the Atlanta passing game relies heavily on big plays, where the Eagles secondary has struggled, there is a chance the Eagles can keep the Atlanta offense at bay. Playing more deep zones with safety help over the top will help prevent any deep balls Ryan may throw. This strategy can help the Eagles limit the NFL\u2019s best quarterback to reasonable numbers, putting themselves in a good position to win.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Wheels of the \u201cWentz Wagon\u201d are Falling Off<\/span><\/h2>\n

Through the first three weeks of the season, the Eagles went 3-0, with convincing wins against <\/span>Cleveland<\/b>, <\/span>Chicago<\/b>, and <\/span>Pittsburgh<\/b>. Rookie Carson Wentz<\/a><\/strong> exceeded shallow expectations and proved that as an inexperienced rookie quarterback, he was good enough to make it in the NFL.<\/span><\/p>\n

But then the bye week came and things slowly started to take a wrong turn. 1-4 in the last five games with a 34.8 quarterback rating (QBR), and throughout the whole year he has a 45.0 QBR which is fourth worst of all starting quarterbacks. Wentz has received below par grades on the eye test and his turnovers are increasing. The \u201cWentz Wagon\u201d that everyone hopped on after the first three weeks is taking a turn downhill, and many people are jumping off the wagon.<\/span><\/p>\n

Despite the Eagles having one of the toughest remaining schedules, Wentz still has an opportunity to get the wagon back on track. Atlanta has the NFL\u2019s sixth worst passing defense, surrendering 289 passing yards per game. This week against Atlanta is the perfect situation for Wentz to limit his turnovers, gain some confidence, and regain the trust by his teammates and the city of Philadelphia, a very manipulative fan base as many around the league know.<\/span><\/p>\n

As we approach week ten of the NFL season, the Philadelphia Eagles look to get things back on track after losing two straight games on the road. On the other side, however, Atlanta looks to continue their tremendous season, and defend their throne on top of the NFC South.<\/span><\/p>\n

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