The Eagles have the No. 1 red zone defense in the NFL. They've allowed just eight touchdowns on 23 possessions inside the 20 through six games. Overall, the Eagles have surrendered 27 plays of 20 yards or longer, significantly more per game (4.5) than last season (3.1). But they've clamped down in the red zone, and have given up a lower percentage (34.8) of touchdowns than in 2017 (55.2).
The season is far from over, but Jalen Mills and Ronald Darby have been instrumental in the Eagles' red zone success. Opposing offenses have thrown 51 passes inside the 20, and have targeted the outside cornerbacks 22 times.