Patriots had so many chances to flip that game. Stop them on any of the 3rd and mid-longs and then score and thy go up by 4. They just couldn't get off the field on 3rd down, they've done this to so many other teams but they just couldn't seem to make the play last night.
That being said, credit to the Eagles, they went out and won the game, they didn't settle for FG's and went for the jugular where teams in the past played the percentages the Eagles went for it all and weren't playing to have regrets.
I fully believe 1000% Butler would have made a few of those tackles on 3rd down, but we'll never know. (3rd and mid-long is where a pressure corner makes his bread and butter)
I've been frustrated watching this teams defense with no sustained pass rush for the past few years. they like to play man coverage but haven't had the horses to get to QB since the 2013-2014 season. Hoping they can get some inside and outside rushers and can create a pressure schemes next year.
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