improved to 6-1 with their win over the Miami Dolphins. Here are five stats that help paint the picture from the team’s latest victory.Let’s kick things off with a player who actually wasn’t involved in Sunday night’s game. New safety Kevin Byard, who was acquired Monday from the Tennessee Titans, has starteddating back to 2017. The two-time All-Pro is a safety by trade, but he boasts plenty of experience from the slot as well.
“You see why we hired him, right?” Sirianni said of Desai. “We knew the type of guy we were getting. I just think he’s done a phenomenal job. What I think he’s done such a good job of is what I admire of any coach — adapting to the personnel that you have.”Eagles rookie defensive back Eli Ricks was thrown into the fire and escaped unscathed. The undrafted Ricks recorded 14 coverage snaps and was targeted three times — all against bona fide All-Pro wideout Tyreek Hill.
Some of Hurts’ interceptions earlier in the season were out of his control . But his pick-six arguably could have been avoided after Hurts tried to squeeze a throw to Brown off a run-pass option play call. As the season progresses, Hurts’ turnover count is worth monitoring. His next interception will tie his career high of nine in 2021. For comparison, Hurts had just eight turnovers in 2022.
“Nothing really needs to be said,” Hurts said of his latest pick. “It’s another very unfortunate play, but you know, we’re mentally in the game. It’s just pressing on and continuing to do the things we can control.”