PHLY Philadelphia Eagles Podcast Fran Duffy Breaks Down How Jaelan Phillips, Eagles Defense Have Become ELITE Once Again
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Nov 17, 2025 
Brandon Graham, a veteran defensive lineman for the Eagles, shares his insights on the team's resurgence as an elite defense. He discusses how players like Jalen Phillips and Jalen Carter have become game-changers. The conversation dives into key plays that stymied the Lions' offense, particularly on fourth downs, highlighting the importance of communication and team effort. Graham compares the current unit to last year's Super Bowl squad, stressing the need for focus to maintain their dominance.
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Defensive Identity Drives Fast Play
- Vic Fangio built a consistent defensive identity for the Eagles and asked players to execute it with small weekly tweaks.
- That stability let the defense play fast and aggressive against Detroit.
Exchange Pressures Create Clean Rushes
- The Eagles used exchange pressures to manipulate tackles' eyes and create sacks rather than heavy blitzing.
- Jalen Phillips' rush leveraged those looks to sell and then close on Jared Goff.
Safety Rolls Hide Coverage Adjustments
- The Eagles rotate cover-six looks by rolling the safety over different sides to confuse pre-snap reads.
- Flipping the roll to Quinion Mitchell's side forced a one-on-one that Adore Jackson won on third-and-10.