Which traits define the Eagles DNA and what could potentially swing their season.
Philadelphia can win more than one way. The offense grades at 83.3, the defense is at 83.9, and the roster gives the Eagles enough answers across the board.
Philadelphia has a deep roster with answers at several premium spots. The 84.1 grade gives the Eagles room to survive a few injuries.
Philadelphia needs more easy yards and chunk plays. The 77.2 Explosiveness grade makes big-play production a must-watch area for the Eagles.
Lemon didn't participate in minicamp as he was nursing a hamstring injury. When Stowers was healthy, he wasn't standing out during the practices -- but perhaps the leg injury had something to do with his performance. For the Philadelphia Eagles, health is usually where the first wobble shows up when they are trying to stay in their tier.
The Philadelphia Eagles' rating is only one part of the story, but it sharpens the read. With Jalen Hurts in place, the Philadelphia Eagles are No. 6 on the board with an 85.25 public PFM score after they slipped 2.03 points. The two Philadelphia Eagles unit scores are close enough to keep the picture balanced: 83.20 on offense and 83.90 on defense.
The Philadelphia Eagles land as a playoff team because Roster Strength carries real weight. For the Philadelphia Eagles, the caution comes from Franchise Direction, which keeps the ceiling from feeling automatic. It is a useful reminder that one Philadelphia Eagles strength can carry the read only so far. For now, the Philadelphia Eagles read is positive with one clear caveat attached.
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PFM has Philadelphia at No. 7 with a score of 85.2. The team sits in our Playoff Team tier. Inside the NFC East, the Eagles are No. 1. PFM sees a fairly even team on both sides of the ball: 83.3 on offense and 83.9 on defense. If you want to know what this team does best, start with Roster Strength at 84.1. That is the biggest reason for the Complete Playoff Team archetype. The quarterback situation looks solid with Jalen Hurts. Philadelphia carries a 84.1 QB Stability grade, No. 10 in PFM.
Only 6.9 points separate the best and worst grades. That is a pretty balanced team. Explosiveness is the main concern at 77.2. That is the area most likely to decide whether the Eagles can move up another tier.
PFM ratings are updated regularly throughout the year.