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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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Dec 20, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Jordan Matthews (81) catches a 78 yard touchdown reception against the Arizona Cardinals during the second half at Lincoln Financial Field. The Cardinals won 40-17. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 20, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Jordan Matthews (81) catches a 78 yard touchdown reception against the Arizona Cardinals during the second half at Lincoln Financial Field. The Cardinals won 40-17. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /

Receiving

Jordan Matthews

2015-16 Stats: 85 receptions/997 yards/8 touchdowns

Projected 2016-17 Stats: 80-90 receptions/1,150 yards/10 touchdowns

This is the year Matthews comes of age and showcases himself as a genuine number one receiver. Through two seasons, Matthews has hauled in 16 touchdowns and gained nearly 1,900 yards.

Matthews cost himself a 1,000 yard season and a possible 10 touchdowns last year because of drops. If he can rectify that this year, there is no reason the 1,000 yard barrier can’t be eclipsed comfortably.

Matthews is a bigger Jeremy Maclin, a well rounded receiver who knows how to use his size. Matthews won’t blow the top off an offense, but he’s comfortable being used in the slot where he can create mismatches and is talented enough to play outside when asked. Matthews will produce slightly higher numbers given he’s probably going to be the primary target among the wideouts.

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