The defense has scored seven points. They have allowed nine points. They have eight takeaways and seven sacks. They are holding opposing runners to less than two yards per carry. Those are pretty incredible numbers.
Before you start thinking this could be Gang Green II, we do need some context. The Eagles played Tampa's starters for about a half in the opener. The Steelers were missing their most explosive skill players and Ben Roethlisberger sat out the game. You also know that offenses tend to keep things vanilla in the preseason. The defense has not truly been tested.