Philly Leader

The Philadelphia Eagles are set to face the Cincinnati Bengals this Sunday, aiming for their third consecutive victory. The game features notable matchups such as Jalen Hurts against Joe Burrow and A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith facing off with Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins.

As both teams prepare, the Eagles look to improve their record to 5-2 while the Bengals aim to balance their season at 4-4 after winning two straight games. The focus for Philadelphia will be on containing Cincinnati's big-play offense, led by Joe Burrow. The Bengals' offense is known for its quick strikes, averaging 25.4 points per game, with standout performances from players like Chase and tight end Mike Gesicki.

Defensively, the Eagles have not allowed a touchdown in the past two weeks due to strong run defense and effective quarterback pressure. Head Coach Vic Fangio's defensive unit aims to continue this trend against a formidable Bengals offense.

Offensively, Philadelphia seeks balance and aims to minimize errors. Key players include Brown and Smith, along with running back Saquon Barkley. Avoiding turnovers has been crucial in their recent wins, as Hurts has not had any giveaways in the last two matches.

The Eagles also excel in red zone efficiency on both sides of the ball. Defensively, they rank second in red zone touchdown efficiency, allowing only 39 percent conversion rates from opponents. Offensively, they boast a 71.4 percent touchdown efficiency over the past three weeks.

Special teams will play a critical role as well. Punter Braden Mann ranks fourth in gross punting average and eighth in net average within the league. The team remains vigilant following Cincinnati's impressive kickoff return performance against Cleveland.

Philadelphia looks to establish an early lead by performing well in the first quarter—a challenge given that Cincinnati allows just 2.8 points per game during this period.

Finally, discipline will be key for the Eagles; avoiding penalties and maintaining possession could prove decisive against a Bengals team leading with fewest penalties per game at 4.7 and holding a +2 turnover ratio.