The Eagles’ offense is looking for a way to get back on track. After posting 34 points against a physical Steelers defense, the Eagles have struggled to move the ball in each of the last two games (despite scoring 43 combined points in the two losses). The challenge of turning things around becomes even more difficult when the Minnesota Vikings defense is standing in the way.
Minnesota boasts some of the best defensive statistics in the league, ranking first in scoring defense (12.6), second in total defense (287.6) and second in interceptions (nine). The unit has flourished under the leadership of head coach Mike Zimmer, who for years was one of the game’s top defensive coordinators before heading to Minnesota.