Joe Milton’s First Start Struggles with Eagles Offense

In a column for Bleeding Green Nation, Bleeding Green Nation reported that Joe Milton started at quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles in a November game that finished with 220 yards of total offense.

The Eagles struggled with yardage and time of possession

The Philadelphia Eagles generated only 13 first downs and averaged 3.3 yards per play during the matchup. They held the ball for nine and a half fewer minutes than the New York Giants. Without quarterback runs and scrambles, the Eagles’ running backs managed just 28 yards on 16 carries for an average of 1.75 yards per carry.

Passing formations relied heavily on a two-receiver look on each side, which Bleeding Green Nation reported was used on 25 dropbacks. Those plays yielded 12 completions on 20 attempts for 117 yards, alongside two sacks and three scrambles. The success rate for those formations sat at 24 percent with a minus-0.233 expected points added per dropback.

Joe Milton Performance Evaluation

Joe Milton completed 18 of 34 passes for 169 yards without a touchdown or an interception in his first start. Bleeding Green Nation said that his mobility prevented an even worse offensive output, though the passing attack remained disjointed and difficult to watch. The analysis pointed out missed opportunities, including a play where Makai Lemon was left completely uncovered in the slot.

Protection breakdowns hampered the offense throughout the afternoon. Markel Bell struggled on the right side of the offensive line, while Landon Dickerson faced heavy pressure in pass protection. Drew Kendall also had difficulty handling incoming blitzes from the Giants’ defense.

Jumbo Packages and Creative Plays

The offense found brief success when utilizing extra offensive linemen in jumbo packages. Willie Lampkin saw time at fullback while Tyler Steen pulled on power plays alongside Fred Johnson. Bleeding Green Nation reported that seven plays featuring Johnson eligible produced 47 yards, including a touchdown run and two completed passes to Makai Lemon and Dallas Goedert for 15 and 19 yards respectively.

Who started at quarterback and how did the team perform?

Who started at quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles?

Joe Milton made his first start at quarterback for the team, finishing 18 of 34 for 169 yards.

How many rushing yards did the running backs record?

The team’s running backs finished with 16 carries for 28 yards, averaging 1.75 yards per carry when excluding quarterback runs.

What was the total offensive yardage for the team?

The Philadelphia Eagles ended the game with 220 yards of total offense, 13 first downs, and an average of 3.3 yards per play.

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