Eagles' offense doesn't need crazy yardage to make NFL history through 8 games
It's been a memorable season for the Eagles this year, and possibly at times one to forget. However, one statistic that hasn't been talked about enough this year is how the Eagles have been with protecting the football.
"The Eagles' three turnovers this season are the fewest in the NFL and tied for their fewest through eight games all time.-- ESPN Research"
Eagles' offense doesn't like giving the ball to the other team easily
Now this doesn't account for the mishaps on special teams with "muffed" kicks by A.J. Dillon and Tank Bigsby, however, all-in-all, Philadelphia has been extremely efficient when it comes to taking care of the football, which has equated to six wins in 2025 along with the number one seed in the NFC midway through the season.
The ability to avoid turnovers has many positives for the Eagles this year. It allows them to continue being efficient in the red zone, while also not putting their defense in positions to fail with short fields.
Jalen Hurts has been the key as the Eagles' franchise quarterback has thrown one interception on 215 pass attempts. For context, Hurts' 0.5% interception percentage is only second to Justin Fields, who has thrown zero interceptions on 167 pass attempts, nearly 50 less than Hurts.
As a team, the Eagles have only fumbled five times, with one of those coming from a "botched" snap from Cam Jurgens. Hurts has fumbled three times, recovering once, along with Dillon fumbling as well. With the ability to protect the football and the fact that Philadelphia has forced seven turnovers itself, the formula for success is pretty straightforward so far this season.
The Eagles are set to take on the Packers this week, a team that has only forced six turnovers so far this season. With Philadelphia's ability to control and take care of the football, the Eagles are in a highly advantageous position to continue succeeding and extending their current record of fewest turnovers through an NFL season after Week 10.
Spencer Rattler Breaks Silence: “NFL Doesn’t Care About Your Pain — You Have to Play Anyway”
In an emotional revelation that’s shaking the NFL to its core, Spencer Rattler of the
Rattler, who briefly played alongside Kneeland during his time with the New Orleans Saints, called the loss of his former teammate “devastating” and a stark reminder of the unspoken pressure NFL players face. But it wasn’t just about the grief — it was about the expectation to perform no matter what:
"Everyone thinks the NFL is just about football. But the truth is, they don’t care what you're feeling. They just expect you to show up and play. We’re told to shut off our emotions, but that’s not realistic. I feel like we’re not allowed to grieve the loss of a brother because we have to get ready for a game. That’s the cold reality of this league."
A Wake-Up Call to Fans: "We're Not Machines"
Rattler’s shocking admission sheds light on the emotional toll that NFL players endure, often sacrificing their own mental well-being for the sake of the game. As the
"We’ve got to put our feelings aside for the fans, for our coaches, and for our teammates. But losing someone like Marshawn—it’s like losing a brother. It’s not just a game. People don’t understand how much time we spend with each other, and now I have to focus on beating the Packers while mourning my friend. It’s the hardest thing I’ve ever had to do."
A Brotherhood in Crisis?
As the NFL grapples with the tragic loss of Kneeland, Rattler’s powerful words are raising serious questions about the emotional cost of playing professional football.
Is the NFL a family, or is it a brutal machine that demands players sacrifice everything — including their emotions — for the game? The death of Kneeland is only the latest in a long line of heart-wrenching moments that show just how much players endure off the field.
