The NFL’s top defensive line may be that of the 49ers. Additionally, the Bills D-line shut down the Eagles offense for three quarters on Sunday.
Therefore, this Sunday in Philadelphia, the 49ers D-line could cause the Eagles the same kind of damage.
However, the Eagles offensive line totally wore down the Bills D-line in the fourth quarter and overtime, winning the match. And the Eagles’ incessant ball-running is the reason for that. They run the ball even in the fourth quarter when they are behind by double digits. They wear out the pass rushers by making the opposing defensive line play hard, physical football for sixty minutes. And the Eagles have won 27 of their last 29 games, in large part due to Jalen Hurts’ excellent performance in the fourth quarter.
The NFL’s top run-blocking offensive line is that of the Eagles. With Landon Dickerson and Jordan Mailata at the attack point, they prefer to run to their left. Their combined weight is 700 pounds. They move people around by pushing them. In addition, they have Jason Kelce, one of the best centers of all time, who excels at pulling and blocking in space.
The Bengals, who rank 32nd out of 32 teams in rushing yards per game, were the team that the 49ers allowed 134 rushing yards to just a few weeks ago. The 49ers are ranked seventh, one spot ahead of the Eagles in eighth. When these teams last faced off, the Eagles ran for four touchdowns and 148 yards. Eagles have the advantage.
In order to attempt to limit the Eagles to a one-dimensional passing attack, the 49ers must establish a double-digit lead early on. Better expressed than done.