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| 267 | PHILADELPHIA | 51 | 49.5 | | 268 | SAN FRANCISCO | -3.5 | -4.5 |
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| All Games | 3-0 | +3.3 | 2-1 | 3-0 | 33.7 | 9.0 | 419.0 | (6) | 1.7 | 26.0 | 18.0 | 386.0 | (5.4) | 1.3 | | Road Games | 1-0 | +1.3 | 1-0 | 1-0 | 30.0 | 6.0 | 458.0 | (7) | 1.0 | 27.0 | 17.0 | 341.0 | (4.7) | 2.0 | | Last 3 Games | 3-0 | +3.3 | 2-1 | 3-0 | 33.7 | 9.0 | 419.0 | (6) | 1.7 | 26.0 | 18.0 | 386.0 | (5.4) | 1.3 | | Grass Games | 2-0 | +2 | 1-1 | 2-0 | 35.5 | 10.5 | 399.5 | (5.6) | 2.0 | 25.5 | 18.5 | 408.5 | (5.7) | 1.0 |
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| Offense (All Games) | 33.7 | 9.0 | 23.3 | 26:34 | 28-109 | (3.8) | 25-41 | 61.0% | 310 | (7.6) | 69-419 | (6) | (12.4) | | Opponents Defensive Avg. | 31 | 14.5 | 23 | 30:02 | 29-119 | (4.1) | 23-36 | 63.7% | 273 | (7.5) | 65-392 | (6) | (12.7) | | Offense Road Games | 30.0 | 6.0 | 24.0 | 23:45 | 28-127 | (4.5) | 21-37 | 56.8% | 331 | (8.9) | 65-458 | (7) | (15.3) | | Defense (All Games) | 26.0 | 18.0 | 23.3 | 33:26 | 30-106 | (3.5) | 25-42 | 59.2% | 280 | (6.7) | 72-386 | (5.4) | (14.8) | | Opponents Offensive Avg. | 23.4 | 13.2 | 21.3 | 30:58 | 24-103 | (4.3) | 24-39 | 63.5% | 266 | (6.9) | 63-369 | (5.9) | (15.8) | | Defense Road Games | 27.0 | 17.0 | 25.0 | 36:15 | 38-169 | (4.4) | 20-34 | 58.8% | 172 | (5.1) | 72-341 | (4.7) | (12.6) |
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| Stats For (All Games) | 0.7 | 1.0 | 1.7 | -0.3 | 14-6 | 40.5% | 0-0 | 100.0% | 2-66 | (39.6) | 3-38 | (11.4) | 9-70 | | Opponents Avg. Stats Against | 0.6 | 0.5 | 1.1 | 1.4 | 14-6 | 46.0% | 1-0 | 42.1% | 1-37 | (31.9) | 23-3 | (8.1) | 7-60 | | Stats For (Road Games) | 1.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 12-5 | 41.7% | 0-0 | 0.0% | 1-21 | (21) | 4-25 | (6.2) | 11-90 | | Stats Against (All Games) | 0.7 | 0.7 | 1.3 | | 14-5 | 34.1% | 1-0 | 33.3% | 2-45 | (19.4) | 3-26 | (9.7) | 7-85 | | Opponents Avg. Stats For | 1 | 0.7 | 1.7 | | 13-4 | 34.1% | 1-0 | 34.1% | 2-39 | (23.2) | 20-2 | (8.4) | 7-63 | | Stats Against (Road Games) | 1.0 | 1.0 | 2.0 | | 12-4 | 33.3% | 1-1 | 100.0% | 2-54 | (27) | 4-44 | (11) | 4-70 |
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| All Games | 1-2 | -3.3 | 1-2 | 1-2 | 20.7 | 19.7 | 332.7 | (5.7) | 1.3 | 22.7 | 5.3 | 312.0 | (5.4) | 1.7 | | Home Games | 0-1 | -2.8 | 0-1 | 1-0 | 20.0 | 17.0 | 361.0 | (5.9) | 4.0 | 28.0 | 7.0 | 216.0 | (4.2) | 0.0 | | Last 3 Games | 1-2 | -3.3 | 1-2 | 1-2 | 20.7 | 19.7 | 332.7 | (5.7) | 1.3 | 22.7 | 5.3 | 312.0 | (5.4) | 1.7 | | Grass Games | 0-1 | -2.8 | 0-1 | 1-0 | 20.0 | 17.0 | 361.0 | (5.9) | 4.0 | 28.0 | 7.0 | 216.0 | (4.2) | 0.0 |
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| Offense (All Games) | 20.7 | 19.7 | 19.3 | 31:36 | 27-113 | (4.2) | 22-31 | 70.2% | 220 | (7) | 58-333 | (5.7) | (16.1) | | Opponents Defensive Avg. | 19.6 | 13.3 | 19.1 | 30:57 | 26-109 | (4.2) | 23-34 | 65.5% | 243 | (7) | 60-352 | (5.8) | (18) | | Offense Home Games | 20.0 | 17.0 | 19.0 | 33:51 | 27-129 | (4.8) | 21-34 | 61.8% | 232 | (6.8) | 61-361 | (5.9) | (18) | | Defense (All Games) | 22.7 | 5.3 | 23.0 | 28:24 | 22-86 | (3.8) | 22-35 | 61.9% | 226 | (6.5) | 57-312 | (5.4) | (13.8) | | Opponents Offensive Avg. | 24.2 | 9.1 | 22.6 | 31:38 | 26-109 | (4.2) | 22-34 | 63.5% | 224 | (6.5) | 60-333 | (5.5) | (13.7) | | Defense Home Games | 28.0 | 7.0 | 19.0 | 26:09 | 17-46 | (2.7) | 23-34 | 67.6% | 170 | (5) | 51-216 | (4.2) | (7.7) |
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| Stats For (All Games) | 1.0 | 0.3 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 13-7 | 52.6% | 1-1 | 66.7% | 2-34 | (20.2) | 2-17 | (8.5) | 12-102 | | Opponents Avg. Stats Against | 1.4 | 0.6 | 2 | 1.8 | 13-6 | 45.2% | 1-0 | 40.0% | 3-54 | (20.2) | 10-2 | (5.8) | 9-84 | | Stats For (Home Games) | 3.0 | 1.0 | 4.0 | -4.0 | 13-7 | 53.8% | 2-1 | 50.0% | 3-57 | (19) | 4-24 | (6) | 16-118 | | Stats Against (All Games) | 1.0 | 0.7 | 1.7 | | 10-5 | 51.6% | 1-1 | 100.0% | 1-26 | (26.3) | 1-3 | (2.2) | 8-55 | | Opponents Avg. Stats For | 0.7 | 0.9 | 1.6 | | 12-6 | 48.2% | 0-0 | 100.0% | 2-36 | (20.2) | 12-1 | (12.4) | 6-49 | | Stats Against (Home Games) | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | | 9-3 | 33.3% | 0-0 | 0.0% | 1-21 | (21) | 1-1 | (1) | 10-58 |
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| 9/7/2014 | JACKSONVILLE | 34-17 | W | -9.5 | W | 49.5 | O | 32-145 | 27-45-275 | 3 | 25-64 | 24-43-242 | 1 | | 9/15/2014 | @ INDIANAPOLIS | 30-27 | W | 3 | W | 53.5 | O | 28-127 | 21-37-331 | 1 | 38-169 | 20-34-172 | 2 | | 9/21/2014 | WASHINGTON | 37-34 | W | -4 | L | 49.5 | O | 25-54 | 27-41-325 | 1 | 28-84 | 30-48-427 | 1 | | 9/28/2014 | @ SAN FRANCISCO | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 10/5/2014 | ST LOUIS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 10/12/2014 | NY GIANTS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 10/26/2014 | @ ARIZONA | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| 9/7/2014 | @ DALLAS | 28-17 | W | -3 | W | 49 | U | 30-127 | 16-23-192 | 0 | 23-127 | 23-37-255 | 4 | | 9/14/2014 | CHICAGO | 20-28 | L | -7 | L | 47 | O | 27-129 | 21-34-232 | 4 | 17-46 | 23-34-170 | 0 | | 9/21/2014 | @ ARIZONA | 14-23 | L | -3 | L | 41 | U | 24-82 | 29-37-236 | 0 | 27-84 | 19-34-254 | 1 | | 9/28/2014 | PHILADELPHIA | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 10/5/2014 | KANSAS CITY | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 10/13/2014 | @ ST LOUIS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 10/19/2014 | @ DENVER | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| |  | PHILADELPHIA: Head coach Chip Kelly may not have brought his Oregon playbook to the NFL, but what he's running is fairly close. The tempo and overall spread principles are what make this the league's best rushing attack, as well as LeSean McCoy's ability to exploit cutback lanes when defenses flow too fast to the perimeter. McCoy might have his workload lightened a little bit, but he's still going to get an enormous number of carries. Unlike during the Andy Reid years, the Eagles are run-heavy in the red zone under Kelly. McCoy takes most touches inside the 20, often taking advantage of exhausted defenses at the end of drives. All-purpose back Darren Sproles could end up being used as a runner a bit more often than he was in New Orleans, while Chris Polk is more of a traditional back-up.
The Eagles use a lot of crossing routes that become high-percentage due to the threat of the running game, plus quarterback Nick Foles holds onto the ball for a long, long time. They'll use a lot of two-tight end looks, most often targeting either Jeremy Maclin or tight end Zach Ertz over the middle. Foles has good chemistry with No. 2 receiver Riley Cooper, who often takes advantage of single coverage against smaller defensive backs with a lot of comeback routes. Rookie Jordan Matthews will play inside in three-receiver sets. They also love the screen game, with McCoy and Sproles.
Defensive coordinator Billy Davis was brought in before 2013 to improve the team's pathetic 13 takeaways, and he did just that with 31 forced turnovers, which tied for third in the NFL. FS Malcolm Jenkins was the only significant free-agent pickup, but first-round draft choice DE Marcus Smith should be able to contribute right away. | | SAN FRANCISCO: The Niners remained the most run-heavy offense in the NFL, even in Colin Kaepernick's first full season as a starter. They run a classic power-blocking scheme with a leading fullback, but they also mix in some zone-read stuff to take advantage of Kaepernick's mobility. Veteran Frank Gore is still the lead back, though he might see his workload reduced during the regular season. Kendall Hunter, Marcus Lattimore and rookie Carlos Hyde will battle for playing time behind him. The Niners are just as run-heavy in the red zone, with Gore taking on a huge workload. They got away from using Kaepernick as a runner down near the goal line, as he had only two rushing attempts inside the 10-yard-line last season.
The passing game works off the rushing attack and features plenty of movement for Kaepernick. The 49ers are very aggressive downfield, using Michael Crabtree and Anquan Boldin facing the line of scrimmage or tight end Vernon Davis exploiting slower defenders down the seam. They figure to run more three-receiver sets this year with Stevie Johnson working out of the slot. The don't use their backs often in the passing game, and fullback Bruce Miller actually led their running backs in both targets and catches last season. When they do throw in the red zone, Davis is the clear-cut No. 1 target. Crabtree, however, could be in for a bigger red-zone role.
The Niners still have a great defense, but there are some concerns. Star ILB NaVorro Bowman (knee) will miss half the year, OLB Aldon Smith could get a six-game suspension, and they have to figure out their cornerback situation. But two hungry veteran leaders remain with inside linebacker Patrick Willis and defensive end Justin Smith. |
| | ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ PA SPORTSTICKER PRO FOOTBALL PREVIEW (PHILADELPHIA-SAN FRANCISCO) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
*Eagles-49ers Preview* ======================
By JORDAN GARRETSON STATS Writer
The Philadelphia Eagles have overcome repeated deficits - and substantial offensive line attrition - for their best start in 10 years.
The San Francisco 49ers have opened in disappointing fashion for the second consecutive season.
They're hoping Week 4 again proves to be the start of a turnaround Sunday when Philadelphia visits San Francisco.
The Eagles (3-0) are one of three remaining undefeated teams following last Sunday's 37-34 home win over Washington. They became the first club in league history to win its first three games despite trailing by at least 10 points in each.
"We stick together and there's a great camaraderie," said Nick Foles, who leads the NFL with 326.0 passing yards per game. "In the locker room during games like that, we lean on each other instead of blaming each other."
Philadelphia amassed 379 yards of offense against a Redskins defense that had previously given up an NFL-leading average of 234.5. Jeremy Maclin continued his strong start, catching eight passes for 154 yards and a touchdown, and rookie Jordan Matthews scored on two of his eight receptions.
The Eagles are second in the league with 33.7 points per game.
"We can score quick and we can score in bunches," said Maclin, who is averaging 98.7 receiving yards - fifth-most in the NFL.
Despite being 3-0 for the first time since a 7-0 start in 2004, Philadelphia has had to deal with a lack of continuity along the offensive line after no starter missed a game in 2013.
Center Jason Kelce is the latest to be hit by injury and will undergo sports hernia surgery, likely sidelining him for at least eight weeks. Right tackle Lane Johnson is serving the last of a four-game suspension after testing positive for a banned substance. Allen Barbre, his initial fill-in, broke his ankle in the opener against Jacksonville, and left guard Evan Mathis is set to miss at least six more weeks with a knee injury.
"I don't have a level of concern," coach Chip Kelly said. "I just ask who's available, and let's play."
The beleaguered unit hasn't allowed a sack in back-to-back games but could be making things more difficult for LeSean McCoy, who carried the ball 19 times for 22 yards against the Redskins. The 1.2 yards-per-carry average was the worst of his career in a game in which he ran at least 10 times.
The 49ers (1-2) own the same three-game record for the second straight year after last Sunday's 23-14 loss at Arizona and are looking to avoid their worst start since going 0-5 in 2010.
They rebounded last year to win 11 of their final 13 games en route to an NFC championship appearance, but it's not clear if this group has the same resolve after blowing two second-half leads.
The 49ers led 14-6 at halftime against the Cardinals and 20-7 after three quarters of the previous week's 28-20 defeat to Chicago. They remain the league's only team yet to score in the fourth quarter.
"We've been in this position before where there is an ebb and a flow to the season. We're in it now," coach Jim Harbaugh said. "That's the great challenge for our football team and I have great confidence that we'll attack it."
San Francisco may want to get back to establishing the run after having just nine carries by its running backs against the Cardinals and 18 against the Bears. The team's backs ran 25 times for 116 yards in the opener versus Dallas.
Frank Gore's six carries against Arizona matched his fewest in his last 51 regular-season games. His 276 rushes last year tied for eighth-most in the league.
Offensive coordinator Greg Roman said Gore's lack of carries was a function of San Francisco's game plan, which intended to use the pass early to set up the rushing attack later.
"In a perfect world, you're letting Frank and the offensive line take over the game at the end of the game," Roman told the team's official website. "But we weren't in that situation, so we were never really able to transition into that."
Foles owns a 127.8 passer rating over his last seven road games with 21 TDs compared to two picks, helping Philadelphia go 6-1.
The 49ers are looking to avoid back-to-back home losses for the first time since 2010.
San Francisco leads the all-time series 17-12-1 and snapped a five-game skid to the Eagles in the last meeting, winning 24-23 in Philadelphia on Oct. 2, 2011. Gore had 127 yards rushing while McCoy was held to 18.
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