Despite all the talk about the Philadelphia Eagles' offense struggling in the 13-12 win over the Buffalo Bills in Week 17, the Eagles' defense was incredible to watch.
The Eagles didn't allow any points until about midway through the fourth quarter and got some help from Josh Allen, who fumbled the ball, which Jihaad Campbell picked up. Allen was sacked five times, the Bills converted just six of 15 third downs, and had a fourth-down-and-two-point-conversion stop from inside the two-yard line.
After the game, Eagles linebacker Zack Baun had a chance to talk to FOX sideline reporter Erin Andrews, where he had a message about what makes the Birds so good.
"We just got some dogs on this team."
Baun and the Eagles are on a hot streak going into the postseason
It has not always been the smoothest ride this season, but the Eagles have been a streaky team throughout. After losing three straight, Philly is now on a three-game winning streak after the Bills game to get the momentum they needed going into the playoffs.
The story has been how great the defense has been in December, putting up crazy numbers when it comes to pressuring the quarterback. In the last four games, the Eagles have sacked quarterbacks 18 times, including five on Allen and seven on Los Angeles Chargers signal-caller Justin Herbert.
What's even more impressive is that they were able to do that without Jalen Carter in the lineup, mostly. Of course, once he returns to the lineup, it just makes the defense that much better in the Bills game.
The Eagles have been one of the best defenses in the NFL since the bye week, but have put up good numbers overall. They are 13th in total defense with 316.7 yards per game, ninth in pass defense with 193.4 yards per game, and third in scoring defense with 18.8 points allowed per game.
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No matter what has happened with this Eagles team this season, defensive coordinator Vic Fangio has had this unit ready for every game. Going into the postseason, the offense may not scare anyone, but this defense is ready to rock and roll.