The leading projections forecast the Eagles as the 7th-quickest paced defense in the NFL (in a neutral context) right now, leading opposing offenses to average 27.63 seconds per play.As it relates to air yards, Kenneth Gainwell grades out in the lofty 87th percentile among RBs since the start of last season, accumulating a monstrous 3.0 per game. (considering most of their targets come behind the line of scrimmage, that is much more notable than it appears since most RBs have negative air yards).The Eagles O-line profiles as the best in the NFL since the start of last season in pass protection, which has a strong effect on all passing game statistics across the board.As it relates to linebackers in defending receivers, Washington's unit has been terrible since the start of last season, projecting as the 6th-worst in the league.
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