THIRD-DOWN TROUBLES (AGAIN)
A week after allowing Aaron Rodgers and the Packers to convert 10 of 14 third-down opportunities in a 14-point loss, the Eagles defense once again had big-time trouble getting off the field in Sunday’s 32-14 loss to the Bengals.
The Bengals, who came into the game ranked 22nd in the league in third-down efficiency, converted seven of their first nine third-down tries. That went a long way in helping them extend drives and score on their first six possessions.
Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton, who was ranked 18th in third-down passing, completed 10 of 12 passes on third down for 187 yards and one touchdown.