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BIRDS EYE VIEW PHILADELPHIA EAGLES VS. NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS • SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2019 • 4:25 PM EST EAGLE IN FOCUS CARSON WENTZ NOTES TO KNOW PASSING TDS PER GAME HOME, SWEET HOME Primary LFF Logo Lockup Secondary LFF Logo Lockup NFL QBS SINCE 2017 ■ Including playoffs, PhiladelphiaLimited use for eld LEDowns banner the 2nd-best home winning percentage (.767, Patrick Mahomes (KC) 2.7 23-7) in the NFL since 2016, behind New Russell Wilson (Sea.) 2.2 England (.879, 29-4). The Eagles have won Carson Wentz (Phi.) 2.1 10 of their last 14 home games. .879 (29-4) .767 (23-7) .759 (22-7) .719 (23-9) .700 (21-9) (MIN. 25 GAMES) CARSON WENTZ IS 18-6 (.750) ALL-TIME AT HOME HIGHEST HOME WINNING PERCENTAGE BY A QB IN EAGLES HISTORY In 2019 at Lincoln Financial Field, Wentz has produced a 3-1 TD/INT RATIO (.750) record while completing 90-of-143 (62.9%) attempts for 1,000 yards, 7 TDs, 0 INTs and a 100.0 passer rating. NFL QBS SINCE 2017 Wentz has combined for a 12-4 (.750) record over his last 16 home games (since 2017), totaling 4,163 yards, 35 TDs, 6 Aaron Rodgers (GB) 5.8 INTs and a 106.4 rating on 363-of-544 (66.7%) passing. Patrick Mahomes (KC) 4.9 Russell Wilson (Sea.) 4.6 INTERCONFERENCE GAMES Carson Wentz (Phi.)* 3.8 ■ Philadelphia has posted an 11-4 record * 15 TDS & 4 INTS IN 2019 vs. AFC opponents since 2016 (including playoffs), which marks the 2nd-highest 3RD & 4TH interconference winning percentage (.733) DOWNS .765 (13-4) .733 (11-4) .714 (10-4) .688 (11-5) .688 (11-5) PASSER RATING in the NFL in that span (1st in NFC). NFL QBS SINCE 2017 Patrick Mahomes (KC) 125.7 EAGLES VS. AFC EAST The Eagles have won each of their last 5 games vs. AFC East opponents, Carson Wentz (Phi.) 107.6 including their 41-33 victory against the Patriots on 2/4/18 in Super Bowl LII. Overall, Philadelphia has won 8 of its last 9 games (.889) vs. the division. (MIN. 200 ATTEMPTS) BY THE NUMBERS WHAT TO WATCH FOR Philadelphia rushed for 364 yards during Weeks 8-9 HEAD COACH at Buffalo (218) and vs. Chicago (146). That was the WINNING PERCENTAGE 364 most rushing yards by any NFL team in that span. (Eagles All-Time History, Including Playoffs) Head Coach (Years) W% (W-L) The Eagles have allowed the 4th-fewest rushing yards 1. Doug Pederson (2016-) .613 (38-24) per game (87.3) in 2019, trailing only Tampa Bay 2. Greasy Neale (1941-50) .596 (66-44-5) 3. Andy Reid (1999-2012) .547 (140-102-1) 87.3 (77.8), N.Y. Jets (81.9) and Houston (84.2). Philadelphia held opponents to just a 75.9 passer QUICK HITS 75.9 rating during Weeks 8-9, which ranked 5th among all ■ Carson Wentz has thrown a TD pass in 12 consecutive regular- NFL defense in that span. season games, which marks the 2nd-longest active streak in the NFL, trailing only Russell Wilson (13). The Eagles rank 8th in the NFL (4th in NFC) with a ■ Jordan Howard is the fourth player in Eagles history to record % 63.3% red zone TD efficiency, scoring TDs on 19 of 500+ rushing yards (525) and 6+ rushing TDs (6) through 9 games, 63.3 their 30 red zone drives this season. joining LeSean McCoy in 2011 (906-10), Ricky Watters in 1996 (898-8) and Wilbert Montgomery in 1982 (515-7). Philadelphia owns the 3rd-best third-down offense ■ Miles Sanders leads all NFL RBs with 6.5 scrimmage yards per % (48.4%) in the NFL (team’s best mark through 9 games touch (min. 90 touches). He is the first NFL RB to register 600+ 48.4 since 1994), behind Dallas (51.4%) and Balt. (48.6%). scrimmage yards (641) and 300+ return yards (314) in their first 9 career games since Adrian Peterson in 2007 (1,301-324). During Weeks 8-9, the Eagles led the NFL in defensive ■ Zach Ertz owns the 4th-most receptions (46) by an NFL TE this completion percentage (47.3%), allowing just 26 season and ranks 5th among that group in receiving yards (527). 47.3 completions on 55 pass attempts. ■ Brandon Graham has totaled a team-leading 6.0 sacks, with 5.0 of them happening on third down (4th-most in the NFL). BIRDS EYE VIEW PHILADELPHIA EAGLES VS. NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS • SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2019 • 4:25 PM EST @Eagles @Patriots @CBSSports @NFLonCBS @SportsRadioWIP #FlyEaglesFly #NEvsPHI NATIONAL ANTHEM HONORARY CAPTAIN The national anthem will be performed Former Eagles Long Snapper Jon Dorenbos will be the by the United State Army Band Chorus. Santander honorary captain of the game. Our nation’s colors will be presented by members of all branches of the United States military. Weather permitting, a military flyover will be performed at the conclusion of the national anthem. HOMETOWN HERO United States Marine Corps Staff Sergeant Dennis Derr, a Pennsylvania native, will be honored as our Dietz & Watson Hometown Hero. HALFTIME ENTERTAINMENT The United States Marine Corps Silent Drill Team will perform at halftime. EAGLES FIGHT SONG PRESENTING GAME SPONSOR This week, Von, a patient from Children’s Sunday’s game will be presented by Toyota. Hospital of Philadelphia will lead the stadium in the singing of the Eagles Fight Song before kickoff! NFL SALUTE TO SERVICE Salute to Service is a year-round effort to honor, empower and connect our nation’s service members, veterans, and their families. It is grounded in deep partnerships with nonprofits and organizations that support the military community in the United States and across the world. The league works with its core military nonprofit partners including Pat Tillman Foundation, TAPS, USO, the Bob Woodruff Foundation and Wounded Warrior Project, to fund programs and provide resources that positively impact veterans, active duty military and their families. Since 2011, the NFL has donated more than $34 million to its military nonprofit partners. WHAT TO WATCH 1. SWOOP will be wearing military camo. 2. Drumline will have their drums wrapped in camo. 3. All entertainment groups (Pep Band, Drumline, Flag Runners) will be in the Eagles Salute to Service gear. 4. Cheerleaders will wear camo leggings..