PHLY Philadelphia Eagles Podcast Eagles Postgame: ELITE Eagles D dominates Lions as A.J. Brown, Birds Stay On Top
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Nov 17, 2025 
Super Bowl champion Vinny Curry joins the panel to dissect the Eagles' impressive defensive performance against the Lions. He highlights how the team's depth, including players like Jalen Phillips and Jordan Davis, ignited their dominance after a bye week. The discussion also dives into the crowd's impact on Jared Goff and critiques the offense's struggles, despite A.J. Brown's extensive targets. Vinny candidly assesses key defensive plays and strategies that contributed to the win, emphasizing the Eagles' defensive identity as a source of pride.
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Defense Returned To Elite Form
- The Eagles' defense regained elite status after the bye, drastically reducing opponent efficiency.
- Recent additions (Jalen Phillips, Nolan Smith, N'Kobe Dean) and Vic Fangio's scheme created immediate impact.
Fourth-Down Dominance Shifted The Game
- The Eagles recorded five fourth-down stops, stamping defensive dominance in critical moments.
- That level of situational success flipped win probability and frustrated a top offense.
Defense Eases Offensive Burden
- The defense's rise lessens offensive pressure; strong defensive EPA can compensate for offensive struggles.
- If defense sustains this level, the offense can operate with lower volume and risk.