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Eagles' numerology

FIVE NUMBERS of significance following the Eagles' 24-17 win over the Jets:

Yards allowed per carry by the Eagles' defense. It's the best in the league through three weeks. Even without inside linebackers Kiko Alonso and Mychal Kendricks and defensive end Cedric Thornton, the defense held the Jets' running backs to 34 yards on 12 carries. They've given up a league-best 11 rushing first downs in three games. They've allowed just 11 runs of 7 yards or more (in 84 attempts). The only teams that have given up fewer are Carolina (8 in 68 attempts) and the Giants (9 in 65 attempts).