At first glance, the Eagles would seem to be a massive underdog this week against the undefeated Vikings, who are coming off a bye week after a start to the season that has included big wins over the Packers, Panthers and Texans. If the Eagles couldn’t block the Redskins, how will they withstand one of the most tenacious defenses in the NFL?
It’s a valid question, but don’t be surprised if this ends up being one of those weeks that leaves you wondering how you can ever make sense of the NFL. The reality is, the Eagles might match up against the Vikings better than any team Minnesota has faced thus far.