On Sunday, the (3-12) Arizona Cardinals take on the (11-4) Philadelphia Eagles. This game reads like a total mismatch but the games are not played on paper. The Eagles are favored by 11.5 points.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Cardinals tight end Trey McBride may be the key to the chances of the upset. McBride may be able to take advantage of a struggling pass defense.
Eagles Defense Against the Pass
The Philadelphia Eagles defense has not lived up to expectations this season. Last year, the Eagles were eight in points allowed. They allowed 20.2 points per game.
The secondary and pass rush was a lethal combination for Philadelphia. They were first against the pass. The Eagles only allowed 3,057 yards through all 17 regular season games.
This season they have allowed 3,762 yards through 15 games. Philadelphia has allowed 31 touchdown passes and only caught seven interceptions.
Last season, they only allowed 22 touchdown passes and caught 17 interceptions. The Eagles have more holes in the defensive unit this year.
Trey McBride Against the Eagles
The Eagles have given up 766 passing yards to tight ends this season. This is 14th most in the NFL. They have also given up the 14th most passes to tight ends as well. Philadelphia has given up 76 receptions to tight ends.
Philadelphia has also given up six touchdowns to tight ends this year. McBride may be able to have a great game against the Eagles.
He is Murray’s favorite target and may be targeted for 10 passes. McBride should catch at least 6 passes for 70 yards and a touchdown.
