The Philadelphia Eagles delivered a historic defensive performance on Sunday, shutting out the Las Vegas Raiders 31‑0 and setting a host of franchise records.
75 Yards of Total Offense
The Raiders were limited to a single number—75 total yards. This figure ranks as the eighth‑fewest yards allowed in the Eagles’ 93‑year history and the fewest in 70 years, dating back to December 4, 1955, when Philadelphia held Ogden Compton and the Chicago Cardinals to just 49 yards. It also stands as the tenth‑fewest yards gained by any team since 1992. For the Raiders, 75 yards is their second‑fewest ever, and their lowest total since 58 yards in a 41‑10 loss to the Chargers in 1961.
1.8 Yards Per Play
Philadelphia’s defense forced the Raiders to a 1.8‑yard average per play, the third‑lowest in franchise history and the lowest in 33 years. The previous low was a 1.45‑yard average against the Seahawks in a 20‑17 win at the Kingdome. This efficiency underscores the Eagles’ ability to stifle both the run and the pass on a single play.
31‑Point Shutout Margin
A 31‑point margin of victory is the largest shutout margin in 44 years, the last being a 38‑0 win over the Cardinals at the Vet in 1981. That 1981 game featured three touchdown passes from Ron Jaworski. The 31‑0 loss to the Chiefs in October added to the Raiders’ woes, making them only the third team in the last 25 years to suffer two shutouts by 30 or more points in the same season. The Texans in 2021 and the Panthers in 2002 are the only other teams to have faced that fate.
First Shutout Since 2018
Philadelphia’s shutout was the first since a 24‑0 win over Washington at FedEx Field in 2018. It is only the second ever at Lincoln Financial Field, the first being a 27‑0 victory over the Giants in 2014. In total, the Eagles have recorded 42 shutouts, with 28 of those occurring between 1933 and 1955.
29 Net Passing Yards
The Raiders were held to just 29 net passing yards, a figure derived from 64 gross yards by Kenny Pickett minus 35 yards lost to sacks. This is the fewest net passing yards the Eagles have allowed in 24 years, the last time being a 27‑3 win over the Seahawks in 2001. Pickett’s 64 passing yards are the fewest against Philadelphia on 25 or more attempts in 46 years, a record last set by David Whitehurst in 1977.
Three‑Game Passing Totals
In the three games preceding Sunday, the Eagles allowed 144, 106, and 29 net passing yards. The combined 279 yards is the fewest net passing yards allowed in a three‑game span in 48 years. The 1977 trio of 26, 136, and 95 yards against the Buccaneers, Rams, and Lions set the prior record at 257 yards.
Passer Ratings Under 60
All three quarterbacks who faced Philadelphia—Caleb Williams, Justin Herbert, and Kenny Pickett—posted passer ratings below 60. Williams finished with 56.9, Herbert 59.6, and Pickett 47.9. This is only the second time in the last 25 years that the Eagles have held three consecutive quarterbacks to sub‑60 ratings. The 2017 Super Bowl season saw four straight quarterbacks fall below 60.
Fewer Than 50 Yards Both Ways
Sunday marked the first time in 34 years and only the second since 1955 that the Eagles limited a team to fewer than 50 yards both rushing and passing. The Raiders’ 46 rushing yards and 29 net passing yards matched the 1991 24‑0 win over the Cowboys, where the Cowboys gained 45 net passing and 45 net rushing yards and were sacked 11 times.
Seven First Downs
The Raiders managed just seven first downs, the fewest allowed in 32 years and tied for third‑fewest since 1950. The last time Philadelphia allowed seven first downs was in a 37‑26 win over the Saints in 1993. In 1992, a 30‑0 win over the Broncos saw the Raiders record only four first downs.
1.0 Yard Per Pass Attempt
Philadelphia forced the Raiders to a 1.0‑yard average per pass attempt, the fourth‑lowest yards per pass play ever. This marks the lowest since a 2001 game against the Seahawks, where Seattle posted 0.68 yards per pass attempt. Earlier, the Eagles held Seattle to 0.67 yards per pass attempt in 1991 and the Buccaneers to 0.81 in 1977.
Defensive Ranking Improvements
By limiting the Raiders to 75 yards, the Eagles moved from 22nd to 15th in NFL team defense, improving from 341.6 to 322.6 yards per game. Pass defense jumped from 18th to 11th, from 209.6 to 196.7 yards per game. Run defense climbed from 26th to 23rd, from 132.0 to 125.9 yards per game.
Touchdown Efficiency
Philadelphia allowed only 12 touchdowns in their last eight games, a figure not matched since the 2001 season when they allowed eight. They have also allowed just eight passing touchdowns in their last ten games, matching the 2001 record. Nine passing first downs allowed over the last two weeks is the fewest since 2001.
Lowest Two‑Game Yards Per Play
Against the Chargers and Raiders, the Eagles surrendered just 3.1 yards per play, the lowest two‑game span on record for the franchise.
Key Takeaways
- The Eagles shut out the Raiders 31‑0, allowing only 75 total yards and 29 net passing yards—records in the franchise’s history.
- The defense forced a 1.0‑yard average per pass attempt and held three quarterbacks to sub‑60 passer ratings.
- Philadelphia’s defensive rankings improved across the board, with the team moving into the top 15 in total defense.
The 31‑0 victory showcases the Eagles’ defensive prowess and sets a new benchmark for future teams. With such a dominant performance, the franchise’s defensive legacy has been further cemented, and the team’s ability to stifle opponents will be a key focus as the season continues.
