> At a Glance
> – Jalyx Hunt becomes first Eagle to lead team in both sacks and interceptions in same season
> – Philadelphia’s pass defense allowed NFL-best 56.8% completion rate and only 14 TD passes
> – DeVonta Smith and A.J. Brown both top 1,000 receiving yards for third straight year
> – Why it matters: Historic defensive dominance and rare offensive consistency set stage for playoff push
The Eagles closed the regular season by rewriting parts of the franchise record book, with a defensive lineman achieving a first-of-its-kind double and the pass defense posting its stingiest numbers in decades.
Hunt’s Ball-Hawking Breakthrough
Jalyx Hunt sealed his breakout campaign by intercepting Josh Johnson, giving him three picks on the year. That total matched the combined output of every Eagles cornerback and placed the second-year edge rusher alongside Hall of Famer Richard Dent and Colts rookie Laiatu Latu as the only defensive linemen this century with at least three interceptions and six sacks in a season.
- 11th defensive lineman in NFL history with three INTs in a season
- First Eagle to lead team in both sacks and interceptions in same year
- Joins Charlie Johnson (1980) as only Eagles D-linemen with three-pick seasons
Pass Defense Turns Back Clock
Opposing quarterbacks found little room to breathe against Philadelphia’s secondary, which finished:
| Metric | 2024 Eagles | NFL Rank | Last NFC Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comp. % | 56.8 | 1st | 2012 Cards (54.3) |
| TD Passes | 14 | 1st | 2017 Vikings (13) |
| Passer Rating | 75.4 | 2nd | 2005 Bears (< 76) |
Over the final six games, the defense surrendered just 751 net passing yards, the fewest in any such stretch since 1997.
Smith, Brown Keep 1K Streak Alive
DeVonta Smith needed only 52 first-quarter yards to reach 1,000 for the third time in four seasons, edging A.J. Brown by five yards for the team receiving crown. Philadelphia joined Dallas and Detroit as the only clubs with two 1,000-yard wideouts in 2024.
- Third straight year both Eagles wideouts topped 1,000 yards
- Smith becomes fourth drafted Eagle with three 1K seasons, joining Harold Carmichael, Mike Quick, and DeSean Jackson
Ground Game Flashback
Tank Bigsby’s 5.9-yard average on 58 carries ranked highest by an Eagles back with 50-plus attempts since Timmy Brown’s 6.8 in 1961. Only Bosh Pritchard (6.0 in 1949) owns a better mark in franchise history under those parameters.
Key Takeaways
- Jalyx Hunt etched his name alongside franchise legends with unprecedented sack/INT combo
- Philadelphia’s pass defense posted its best numbers since the late 2000s
- DeVonta Smith and A.J. Brown extended their rare three-year 1K tandem streak
- Historic defense and proven offensive firepower give Eagles momentum entering postseason
With Dallas Goedert tying for the NFC tight-end lead in touchdown grabs and special-teamer Braden Mann shattering the club punting-average mark, Philadelphia enters the playoffs as the conference’s lone returning division champ and one of only two teams to reach the postseason in each of the last five years.
