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At their last meeting, the Eagles and Vikings were competing for a spot at the Super Bowl.
Now they are looking for consistency while looking at other division leaders.
"Every week – and the Eagles defensive coordinator, Jim Schwartz, has mentioned it and it's true," says Philadelphia coach Doug Pederson, "you're two games away. to be 0-4 and maybe 4-0, it's just how tight this thing is. "
After his championship season, Philly won twice at home and fell twice on the road. Last week, she lost 14 points overtime in Tennessee. Defense remains strong most of the time, but has collapsed in key Titan positions, including OT.
"Therefore, that being said," adds Pederson, "as coaches, we must make sure we do our part to prepare our players and prepare them for these situations."
Minnesota's dilemma is deeper. While the Eagles are only half a game away from the NFC East, the Vikings are 1-2-1 ahead of Chicago and Green Bay in the NFC North.
More importantly, Minnesota must find a running game, ranked last. If Dalvin Cook can get healthy again, it would be a great help.
"It has been difficult," said coach Mike Zimmer. & # 39; & # 39; We must be patient with this, No. 1. Honestly, a little has been dictated with some of the scores over the past two games. It is important for us to have a balance. This prevents the defensive lines from getting stuck in the ears. I think it helps the football team as a whole. We just have to do a better job. & # 39; & # 39;
The weekend kicked off Thursday night with New England's 38-24 home win over Indianapolis.
Tom Brady reached 500 touchdowns and New England (3-2) earned his second straight victory after a poor start to the season. Brady also tied Colts kicker Adam Vinatieri, a former teammate, for most of the NFL victories with 226. Indianapolis dropped to 1-4.
Off are Tampa Bay (2-2) and Chicago (3-1).
Los Angeles Rams (4-0) to Seattle (2-2)
The ancient Legion of Boom of the Seahawks may have been at the origin of LA's killer attacks. This group, although well trained and aggressive, thinks they are struggling with an offense that comes with 10 days off and three passes that eclipsed 100 yards in the final game: Brandin Cooks, Cooper Kupp and Robert Woods. In addition, the Rams are not left in defense.
The Seattle season, despite two consecutive victories, is further complicated by the defeat of star goalie Earl Thomas (broken leg) and the tight end Will Dissly (Patellar tendon) for the first time. year. Thomas's gesture of separation from the Seahawks sidelines was not very laudatory.
Miami (3-1) to Cincinnati (3-1)
Despite horrendous statistics, including being overtaken by 435 yards and 90-82, Miami are leading the AFC East. Of course, he was sent to New England last weekend. The Dolphins lead the league with nine interceptions.
Also at the top of their division, tied with Baltimore in North AFC, the Bengals are also fighting for defense. They rank last on the third tries, allowing their opponents to convert 57%. But the offensive has taken its toll, especially in the red zone: Cincinnati has scored 34 times in its last 34 trips, the longest run in the NFL.
Baltimore (3-1) in Cleveland (1-2-1)
Here's a game that the former Cleveland team loves. Baltimore has won five straight games and 18 of the last 20 games with coach John Harbaugh.
While the defense is still the Ravens' calling card, Joe Flacco has eight touchdowns, just two interceptions, and Justin Tucker could mark Sunday's game by hitting Lake Erie.
Strangely, this is the last game on the road between the Ravens, who beat Pittsburgh and lost to Cincinnati.
Cleveland can play D too. He has 13 races to remember in the league and DE Myles Garrett, first choice of the 2017 selection, has 4 bags of 1/2 this season and 11 1/2 in 15 games. He scored nine of his best career tackles last week in a loss in occupational therapy in Oakland.
Jacksonville (3-1) to Kansas City (4-0)
A clash between AFC elite teams in which the powerful attack of Kansas City, led by quarter-star emerging Patrick Mahomes (14 assists without any interception, the 15 best assists of the NFL with at least 25 passes) faces the best defense in the league. Jacksonville excels particularly in the pass cover, and the confrontation in prospect of half-corner Jalen Ramsey against wideout Tyreek Hill is juicy.
The Jaguars have not allowed any opponent to score on his first goal this season. The Chiefs scored 52 points in the first quarter.
Washington (2-1) to New Orleans (3-1), Monday night
A major test for the Redskins, who has just taken a leave and is alone at the top of his division. The Saints showed the Giants that they could win without Drew Brees performing a spectacular air show while Alvin Kamara scored three touchdowns, Wil Lutz scored four goals on the score and the defense was largely embarrassed at New York.
The Washington defense was surprisingly effective, ranking third. That should slow Brees, who accumulates 71,740 passing yards, and 201 ahead of him to overtake Peyton Manning. He managed eight touchdowns without interceptions and rushed for two touchdowns.
Atlanta (1-3) to Pittsburgh (1-2-1)
Which of these pretenders was the most disappointing?
The Falcons were injured by defense injuries, three starts already, placing an additional burden on the offensive. Matt Ryan, Julio Jones and his company have passed. Atlanta scored 116 points but left 122; only Tampa Bay and Oakland were more generous.
Pittsburgh's problems seem to go further than a porous D and too many turnovers, a worse nine in the league (tied with the Bucs). The Steelers are the leaders of the penalties, it misses the RB star The Vein Bell in a contractual conflict and they are much too dramatic.
Oakland (1-3) at Los Angeles Chargers (2-2)
Both teams can move the ball and are vulnerable in defense. A shot on goal can be considered.
Derek Carr is fourth in the league in completions (120) and completion rate (71.0%), and the Raiders are one of three teams with a catcher of 100 yards each game of the season.
Los Angeles is more balanced. Melvin Gordon leads the AFC in yards from the scrum (475) and first tries (25), and quarterback Austin Ekeler averages 8.6 yards per scrum, leading for his position . Philip Rivers likes to face the Silver and Black having thrown 41 goals against the Raiders, tied with Denver for his best against any opponent.
New York Giants (1-3) to Carolina (2-1)
Look for the Panthers to start running after they leave. They are No. 1 in quick attack and the Giants are No. 29 in defense of the race. RB Panther Christian McCaffrey started a 28-yard run with 184 yards against Cincinnati.
New York does not score much despite the presence of two dynamic artists, WR Odell Beckham Jr., and RB Saquon Barkley, second overall draft pick. But the rookie can become the third player in the NFL with at least 100 yards in the scrum in his first five games, joining Adrian Peterson and Kareem Hunt.
Green Bay (2-1-1) in Detroit (1-3)
Aaron Rodgers is 13-3 against Detroit, but to win this victory, he could get into his running game with his defeated backfield. The Lions rank last against the race, and Green Bay has a three-pronged attack.
While rookie Kerryon Johnson has encouraged the Lions to run well, they will likely focus on Matthew Stafford's shots at Golden Tate, Marvin Jones and Kenny Golladay – the first line-up of NFL teammates with more than 50 rushing yards in five consecutive games played together.
Tennessee (3-1) to Buffalo (1-3)
Out of a spectacular rally to beat the defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia, the Titans are on top. Expected to be powerful, they were blah blah. But Marcus Mariota finished 30 of 43 for 344 yards and two touchdowns, plus a touchdown against the Eagles, and Tennessee converted three games in the fourth downhill, one by penalty in overtime.
The Bills started to be uncomfortable in Green Bay after this shocking victory in Minnesota. They were cleared for the first time since 2008 and total 145 yards per game, the lowest number since their 40-7 loss to Chicago in 2006.
Dallas (2-2) to Houston (1-3)
Not exactly Santa Anna against Davy Crockett at Alamo, this Texas showdown looks more like a little skirmish.
The Texans were ballyhooed as a club ready to get up as they recovered the likes of J.J. Watt and Deshaun Watson. The first time they got up, it was last Sunday in Indianapolis. Colts coach Frank Reich needed extra time and a bet that would have had the opposite effect.
Dallas has managed his attack by beating Detroit and is facing a mediocre defense. The problem is that the Cowboys are ranked 30th in the assists and the halfback Zeke Elliott could also be their main receiver.
Since the Texans won their NFL debut against the Cowboys in 2002, Dallas has won the next three meetings.
Denver (2-2) to the New York Jets (1-3)
Both sides had good starts in 2018 and are struggling now.
New York has little offensive talent behind rookie quarterback Sam Darnold, which was predictable. He will face another tough defense that can put pressure on the quarterback: Denver has 10 sacks, including four by All-Pro Von Miller.
The Broncos can run with two strong rookies, Phillip Lindsay and Royce Freeman, but Case Keenum has three touchdowns and twice as many selections.
Arizona (0-4) to San Francisco (1-3)
It would seem like a good place for the Cardinals to eliminate this zero in the winning column, the only team to have one. But the Niners, despite the loss of quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, have beaten their defeat against the most talented Chargers.
While the general league scores at a record pace, Arizona has 37 points. In four weeks, 13 teams scored at least 37 points in a game.
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