Throughout what was a long and grueling four years of hard work, the Philadelphia Eagles are back in the playoffs, following a season many could have only dreamed of. The injury of quarterback Carson Wentz has resulted in the emergence of a defense now regarded as one of the most formidable. Former Mississippi State Bulldog and arguably the game’s best defensive tackle Fletcher Cox has become the Eagles’ face, carrying a team that was left for dead.
Defense wins championships, and it starts at the line. While fourth in total defense, the Eagles are first against the run, allowing 79.