Philadelphia Eagles

Season	W/L	ATS	O/U	Pass Yds	Rush Yds	Pass%	Run%	3rd D
2016-17	7-9	8-8	9-7	3,832	1,652	59.44%	40.56%	38%
2015-16	7-9	7-9	8-8	4,087	1,743	59.84%	40.16%	40%
2014-15	10-6	9-7	10-5-1	4,356	1,992	57.82%	42.18%	44%
2013-14	10-6	8-8	9-7	4,110	2,566	53.02%	46.98%	39%
2012-13	4-12	4-12	8-8	3,791	1,874	61.72%	38.28%	37%

Season Outlook

It's going to be a tough year for the Eagles with the Giants, Cowboys and Redskins all gearing up for deep post season runs. Second year head coach Doug Pederson won't change the offense all that much entering his second year as head coach. His West Coast motion offense fits the game-managing and unique skill set of Wentz. Wentz's top targets in 2016 were WR Jordan Matthews and TE Zach Ertz and can be classified as A1 and A2 options in fantasy. Matthews hauled in 73 receptions on a team-high 117 looks last year while Ertz grabbed a team-high 78 receptions on 106 targets. The next closest receiver to Matthews and Ertz in receptions was the RB Darren Sproles out of the backfield (52) and Dorial Green-Beckham (36), who ranked third and fourth on the team respectively. Wentz orchestrated a stellar rookie campaign despite the Eagles' feeble receiving core, tossing for 3,782 yards and 16 touchdowns. A sophomore slump could be upon him with a rather inexperienced receiving core and volatile offensive line. Nevertheless, Wentz is still a low-end QB1 with an extremely high-ceiling. There aren't any other notable fantasy options in the Eagles pass game worth drafting. The Eagles split the workload in between RBs last season, with Ryan Matthews and Sproles failing to kickstart the teams lowly run game. Sproles is a terrific change-of-pace running back and can be used as a FLEX option but doesn't see enough touches to impact a fantasy team consistently. The oft-injured Matthews only started eight games last season and was ranked as low as third on the team's depth chart at one point. If he scuffles in the early going, the Eagles won't be afraid to reward someone else his carries. It's best to just fade the Eagles RBs despite ranking 11th in average rushing yards per game with 113.2.

Player Outlooks & Draft Analysis

Quarterbacks
Carson Wentz The play of Nick Foles late in the season and throughout the Eagles playoff run poses significant questions about Wentz's 2018 campaign. While he's solidly locked into the starting quarterback job as the Eagles franchise signal caller, there's really no reason for the team to rush him back. It's unlikely he draws any preseason snaps and it's possible we don't even see him under center in Week 1. It's a situation to monitor if you're taking Wentz in redraft leagues or counting on him in keeper or dynasty formats.
Cody Kessler Kessler has had marginal success as a starter in Cleveland, but he's depth here and holds no 2018 value with Bortles healthy.

Defenses
Philadelphia Defense The defending Super Bowl Champs are ready to defend their title in a very winnable division. They come in with an ADP sitting at 3.3, which is just slightly higher compared to the Vikings, but were still in early summer. They allowed the fourth fewest yards in the league, tied for fourth in interceptions, and around league average in sacks and forced fumbles. They appear to be a less flashy version of the Vikings, which isn't a bad thing. They allowed the fourth fewest points last season, along with the fourth fewest yards per game. All that is good, but as I mentioned, sometimes their takeaway numbers are lacking. Based on their schedule, they should be favorites in most games, which may not seem like a big deal, but if they are going to be leading in most games, it will open up plenty for their defense. This season doesn't start for some time, but this is a general consensus about the Eagles.

Player Updates

	Carson Wentz, QB - Pederson: Carson Wentz not going on IR 17 Dec 2018 - 2:27pm Eagles coach Doug Pederson said the Eagles are not putting Carson Wentz (back) on injured reserve, but Nick Foles will start in Week 16. - From Rotoworld.
	Golden Tate, WR - Eagles acquire Golden Tate for third-rounder 30 Oct 2018 - 3:11pm Eagles acquired WR Golden Tate from the Eagles in exchange for a third-round pick. - From Rotoworld.
	Wendell Smallwood, RB - Expect a Smallwood-Clement 'mix' vs. Giants 10 Oct 2018 - 10:01am The Philadelphia Inquirer's Zach Berman expects a Wendell Smallwood-Corey Clement "mix" Weej 6 against the Giants on Thursday night. - From Rotoworld.
	Corey Clement, RB - Pederson: Corey Clement 'good to go' for TNF 10 Oct 2018 - 10:01am Coach Doug Pederson confirmed Corey Clement (quad) is "100 percent, good to go" for Thursday night's Week 6 game against the Giants. - From Rotoworld.
	Jay Ajayi, RB - Ajayi goes on injured reserve with ACL tear 8 Oct 2018 - 6:00pm Eagles placed RB Jay Ajayi on injured reserve with a torn ACL, ending his season. - From Rotoworld.