THERE WAS at least a little truth in what Doug Pederson was selling at Monday's news conference, when the Eagles' coach was asked about his use of the team's historically unproductive wide receivers in Sunday's victory over Atlanta.
Tight end Zach Ertz talked after the game about how a big part of the plan was to attack Atlanta's defense underneath, throwing to him (six catches, 55 yards), slot receiver Jordan Matthews (six catches, 73 yards), and running backs Darren Sproles and Ryan Matthews, who combined for 10 catches for 87 yards. Plus, the Eagles' running game was the true offensive focus, with a season-high 208 yards on 38 carries.