At a Glance
- A.J. Brown crosses 5,000 yards for first Eagle in history
- Eagles finish 6-3 on the road, fifth straight winning season in Nick Sirianni’s tenure
- Jalen Hurts wins nine games with under 200 passing yards, a rare feat
- Why it matters: These milestones highlight Philadelphia’s offensive consistency and the team’s unique road dominance, shaping the season’s narrative
The Philadelphia Eagles have turned a season of hard-nosed play into a showcase of historic achievements. From A.J. Brown’s landmark yardage to Jalen Hurts’ efficient win-making, the team’s stats paint a picture of a franchise that is both resilient on the road and explosive on offense.
A.J. Brown’s Historic Yardage
A.J. Brown finished Sunday with 68 yards, pushing his career total to 5,034 yards and cementing his place in Eagles history. With this performance, Brown became the first Eagle to record four 1,000-yard seasons, a feat shared only by Mike Quick, DeSean Jackson, and Harold Carmichael in the past. The only other NFL receivers to reach the 1,000-yard mark in each of the last four seasons are Ja’Marr Chase, CeeDee Lamb, and Amon-Ra St. Brown.
Brown’s 5,034 yards move him past Brent Celek’s 4,998 yards and into ninth place in franchise history. The next milestone is the 5,000-yard club, which Brown joined after surpassing DeVonta Smith’s 4,967 yards. Smith is 32 yards shy of Celek’s mark and 33 yards behind Brown’s 5,000-yard threshold.
Eagles’ Road Dominance
The Eagles’ 6-3 road record this season marks the fifth consecutive winning season on the road under Nick Sirianni, following 6-3, 7-1, 5-4, and 6-2 seasons. Their 30-13 road record translates to a .697 winning percentage, the best in the NFL over the last five years. Only 19 teams in NFL history, and just seven since 1983, have achieved five straight winning road seasons.
| Season | Record |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 6-3 |
| 2020 | 7-1 |
| 2021 | 5-4 |
| 2022 | 6-2 |
| 2023 | 6-3 |
The Eagles’ road success also outpaces many teams’ home records. Their .697 road winning percentage is higher than 29 of 32 NFL teams’ home records. Only the Bills (.810), Chiefs (.744), and Eagles (.707) have better home records since 2021. Notably, the Eagles handed both the Bills and Chiefs home losses this year.
Defensive Prowess
Philadelphia’s defense has tightened, allowing just 30 points in their last three games, the fewest in any three-game span since the first three games of 2016. The team also allowed only eight passing touchdowns in their last 11 games, a first since 2001.
In a remarkable 73-game stretch at home, Josh Allen was sacked five times in a game where he threw no touchdown passes-an event that has occurred only three times in his career. The Eagles’ defense also recorded seven sacks in their last eight games, tying the franchise record for the fewest sacks allowed in an eight-game span.
Jalen Hurts’ Efficient Winning
Jalen Hurts has secured nine wins this season while throwing under 200 yards in each victory. He is the first quarterback to win nine games with fewer than 200 yards since Kerry Collins did so in 2008. The only other quarterback to win more games with under 200 yards is Ron Jaworski, who achieved ten such games in 1979.
Hurts also recorded his fourth straight 11-win season, placing him among only four quarterbacks in NFL history to reach four 11-win seasons in their first six years. The other three are Patrick Mahomes, Josh Allen, and Donovan McNabb. Hurts and McNabb are the only Eagles quarterbacks with four total 11-win seasons.
Turnover Margin Mastery
Philadelphia’s success is amplified when they win the turnover margin. Since 2021, the Eagles have gone 42-2 in the regular season when they win the turnover margin, ranking second behind the 49ers’ 35-1. Their only losses when winning the turnover margin were to the Chiefs in 2021 and Washington last year.
In a historic Sunday game, the Eagles became the first team on record to win with fewer than 200 net yards and a third-down conversion rate below 25%. They went 3-for-13 on third down for 23% and netted 190 yards. Since the NFL began tracking third-down conversions in 1991, the Eagles had a 0-18 record when they netted fewer than 200 yards and performed worse than 25% on third down.
Dallas Goedert’s Red-Zone Dominance
Dallas Goedert’s 11th touchdown catch of the season ties him for fifth-most in franchise history, behind T.O. (14 in 2004), Tommy McDonald (13 in 1960 and 1961), and Mike Quick (13 in 1983). His 11 touchdowns place him tied for 17th-most in NFL history by a tight end. Of those 11, 10 were in the red zone, the most ever by an Eagle in a single season. Only Davante Adams has more red-zone touchdowns this year, with 12.
Rare Low-Scoring Wins
The Eagles have won three games-against the Packers (10-7), Lions (16-9), and Bills (13-12)-while scoring 16 or fewer points. This is the first time in 25 years the franchise has achieved this feat. The last team to win three games while scoring 16 or fewer points was the 2012 Super Bowl-champion Ravens, who beat the Chiefs (9-6), Steelers (15-10), and Chargers (16-13 OT).
Sack Differential
Over the last eight games, the Eagles recorded a +19 sack differential, with 26 sacks recorded and only seven allowed. This marks the largest eight-game sack differential in franchise history since 2014, when the team had a +29 differential. The Eagles rank fifth-most sacks in an eight-game span and allowed the second-fewest.
Key Takeaways
- A.J. Brown becomes the first Eagle to reach 5,000 yards, cementing his legacy.
- Philadelphia’s road record of 6-3 this season marks the fifth straight winning season on the road.
- Jalen Hurts’ nine wins with under 200 yards and a .697 road winning percentage underscore the team’s efficiency and resilience.
These statistics illustrate a franchise that is not only performing at a high level but also setting new records and redefining success on the road.
