In 2022, the Philadelphia Eagles established themselves as arguably the best pass defense in the NFL. With a relentless pass rush and a ball-hawking secondary, Philly finished first in each of the following categories:
- Passing yards per game allowed (179.8)
- Net yards per pass attempt allowed (4.9)
- Sack rate (11.2%)
The Eagles were also second in EPA per dropback allowed (-0.13), fourth in interceptions per game (1.0), and fourth in passes defended per game (5.0).
So far in 2023, Philadelphia’s pass defense has not been nearly as dominant:
- 25th in passing yards per game allowed (247.