The Philadelphia Eagles will be forced to start backup quarterback Gardner Minshew in this week's contest, which typically means fewer pass attempts and more rushing.The Eagles are a massive 8.5-point favorite in this week's contest, which points towards an extreme rushing game script.THE BLITZ projects the Philadelphia Eagles as the 10th-least run-heavy team on the slate this week with a 40.1% run rate, based on their underlying tendencies and matchup dynamics.This game will be played in a dome—meaning no wind, increased pass volume, increased touchdown potential, and increased passing effectiveness.The Philadelphia Eagles have faced a stacked the box on 18.9% of their plays since the start of last season, 7th-most in football. Positioning an extra defender close to the line of scrimmage improves run-stopping at the expense of better passing efficiency.
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