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Projecting the statistical leaders for the Philadelphia Eagles in 2016

By Tim Fernando

Oct 12, 2014; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles offensive guard Todd Herremans (79) and tight end Brent Celek (87) lead the team out of the tunnel to start a game against the New York Giants at Lincoln Financial Field. The Eagles defeated the Giants 27-0. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 12, 2014; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles offensive guard Todd Herremans (79) and tight end Brent Celek (87) lead the team out of the tunnel to start a game against the New York Giants at Lincoln Financial Field. The Eagles defeated the Giants 27-0. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 11, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles running back Ryan Mathews (24) reacts after scoring a touchdown against the New Orleans Saints during the third quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 11, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles running back Ryan Mathews (24) reacts after scoring a touchdown against the New Orleans Saints during the third quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /

Rushing

Ryan Mathews

2015-16 Stats: 105 carries/539 yards/6 touchdowns/3 fumbles

Projected 2016-17 Stats: 240 carries/1,080 yards/6 touchdowns/4 fumbles

It’s no secret that the Eagles’ run game was a mess last season, and it certainly isn’t ‘light years’ better this year. Doug Pederson is on record that the backfield is going to be run as a committee with Mathews being the clubhouse leader and starter.

Believe it or not, Mathews averaged 5.1 yards a carry last season. The problem with him is he’s fragile. If he’s there all 16 games and the offensive line in front of him is better, I can see Mathews going over 1,000 yards, averaging 4.5 yards and carry and having another 6 touchdowns.

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