Philadelphia Eagles versus Arizona: 6 Questions ahead of Week 15

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4. Will the Philadelphia Eagles offense be able to keep pace with Arizona?

The Philadelphia Eagles have both disadvantages and advantages coming into this Week 15 matchup. The Birds’ major advantage is the Cardinals’ defense isn’t anywhere near as menacing as the Saints’ defense is, so that’s encouraging. Arizona has also dealt with multiple injuries along their defensive line, including those star pass rusher Chandler Jones has been dealing with.

What the Cardinals do have is a solid core of linebackers, including former Eagle Jordan Hicks. They understand that their pass rush isn’t generating enough pressure, so they’ll use their linebacking corps to break through and create pressure on the opposing quarterback.

Another big advantage that the Cardinals have is they are vulnerable to mobile quarterbacks and pre-snap motion. Check both boxes for the Iggles. The Birds have been practicing against one of the most mobile quarterbacks in the NFL all year long, so they’ll be relatively prepared for some of the looks that Jalen Hurts typically brings to the table.