Philadelphia Eagles analytics: 3 Interesting DeSean Jackson stats to ponder

Here are three fairly interesting stats on DeSean Jackson that should make Philadelphia Eagles fans smile as training camp and the regular season approaches.

Think about this for a second. Just imagine the Philadelphia Eagles on offense in search of a game winning drive. Carson Wentz lines up with the Corey Clement in the backfield. Alshon Jeffery and JJ Arcega Whiteside are both on the outside. Zach Ertz is the tight end. DeSean Jackson is in the slot.

Here’s the most exciting part of that vision. That’s a scary prospect for an opposing defense, and there are quite a few of Philly’s offensive weapons that aren’t even involved in the scenario. If you noticed there was no Dallas Goedert, no Nelson Agholor, and no Miles Sanders on the field.

That, alone, demonstrates why Philly’s offense puts fear into opposing defenses and why opposing defensive coordinators may be losing sleep already. They’re stockpiled with weapons, and there’s a lot to prepare for.

Perhaps, in your own Madden Franchise, it’s different. Maybe Jackson isn’t in the slot. Maybe he’s on the outside. If that’s the case, it’s hard to imagine another team who has a corner that wouldn’t have trouble keeping up with him for four quarters. Even at 32 years of age, he’s one of the premier deep threats in the game.

Don’t believe us? Just look at the numbers. Here are three stats that may make you smile while you’re waiting on training camp.

1. Dude averaged 18.9 yards per catch in 2018.

Yes, you read that correctly. That equates to a first down just about every time ’10’ gets his hands on the ball. If you’re looking for a comparison, Jackson averaged 17.2 yards per catch in his six years in Philly.

We could stop right there, but we’ll continue.

2. Jackson played in 12 games, caught 41 receptions for 774 yards and reached the end zone four times in what was supposed to be an ‘off year’.

Here’s something you need to think about. If Jackson goes for 774 yards in the regular season, there won’t be many complaints. Conventional wisdom tells us he’ll exceed that. He’s already built a chemistry with Wentz, and with all the weapons Philly has, believe it or not, he may be open quite often.

You can’t double everybody. That means ’10’ will get some one-on-one coverage from time to time. Somewhere Doug Pederson‘s mouth is watering.

3. We have to look at the career totals. How could we not?

In Jackson’s six previous seasons in Philly, he tallied 356 receptions for 6,117 yards and 32 touchdowns. While some Eagles fans would have liked to see him reach 10,000 yards in a green jersey, that wouldn’t be the case.

After a tour of duty with both the Washington Redskins and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Jackson would, indeed, find his way into the 10,000-yard club. Add his 10,261 receiving yards to a 17.4 yards-per-reception career average, his 437 yards on 68 career rushing attempts, and his 57 total touchdowns (we haven’t even thrown the return yards in there).

Ladies and gentlemen, Jackson has returned home. If he recreates some of those old memories in 2019, he’ll, again, be the toast of the town. If he helps this team hoist another Lombardi Trophy, he’ll never pay for another meal in the ‘City of Brotherly Love’ again. There’s reason to believe that he can do both. ‘Wentz to Jackson for six’ sounds pretty nice. Well, doesn’t it?