Dangerous to take a team on a short week, but Iâll buy it, because the Eagles have a ton of value their defense is playing exceptionally well against the run and vs. the pass. I actually have the Eagles ranking 3rd in adjusted defense ahead of the Panthers who have largely benefited from an easy schedule. The Eagles have faced the 12th toughest schedule, while the Panthers who rank 5th in adjusted defense have faced the 30th strength of schedule.
The issue remains for the Panthers. They are one dimensional on offense, they can run it with their QB, but they canât pass it ranking 22nd, and that makes them vulnerable against a good defense. Particularly a defense that cans top the run and the pass. Now Carolina comes in ranking 18th vs. the run and itâs definitely a vulnerability the Eagles can attack with Demarco Murray.
