Eagles RB committee breakdown is shifting
The Eagles’ game plan for the Jets similarly had a different flavor than the vanilla one used in the opener in Atlanta. The outside zone run became the go-to play for an offense that relied on the inside zone in Chip Kelly’s first two seasons.
Ryan Mathews thrived on the outside zone plays. He motored around the corner for 27 yards on his first carry – breaking two tackles along the way – and later picked up an additional 40 yards on eight outside zone runs. (Philadelphia Enquirer)
Nerdy Football Analysis: With DeMarco Murray sidelined with a hamstring injury, Mathews looked sharp as the lead runner, with Darren Sproles contributing plenty of output in the passing game and on special teams. Murray’s lingering injury issues could slide more work to Mathews in the coming weeks.
