Article on the official Eagles site regarding the importance of 3rd down conversions...I think this is one of those very vital stats that help offensive production stay at a high level.
Below is an excerpt from the article on how the Eagles approach it and how successful they have been so far this year.
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"Donovan McNabb has been a steady hand on third downs, posting a 95.0 passer rating, seventh-best among all quarterbacks. Brett Favre, meanwhile, is No. 2 among passers on third downs with a 131.5 rating, including three touchdown passes and no interceptions.
So what does McNabb look for on third downs?
QB Donovan McNabb
"You are probably more aware of the first down marker than you would be on other downs," said McNabb, the league leader in passing yards (960) and second in touchdowns (7). "It's not so much that you are looking for a big play or a score -- you're just very conscious of getting the first down to move the chains."
Bottom line: sustainin the drive and keep the opposing defense on the field.
The Eagles have excelled in this area through the first three weeks of the season, converting 48.7 percent (19 of 39) of third downs, the second-best conversion rate in the NFL. The Packers are tied for 12th in that category.
Philadelphia has scored 86 points, second in the NFL, thanks in part to the ability to extend drives on third down."
It appears we are converting at a very high level despite not having the "big back" that many were whining about in the media and hopefully we can continue this trend...
Below is an excerpt from the article on how the Eagles approach it and how successful they have been so far this year.
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"Donovan McNabb has been a steady hand on third downs, posting a 95.0 passer rating, seventh-best among all quarterbacks. Brett Favre, meanwhile, is No. 2 among passers on third downs with a 131.5 rating, including three touchdown passes and no interceptions.
So what does McNabb look for on third downs?
QB Donovan McNabb
"You are probably more aware of the first down marker than you would be on other downs," said McNabb, the league leader in passing yards (960) and second in touchdowns (7). "It's not so much that you are looking for a big play or a score -- you're just very conscious of getting the first down to move the chains."
Bottom line: sustainin the drive and keep the opposing defense on the field.
The Eagles have excelled in this area through the first three weeks of the season, converting 48.7 percent (19 of 39) of third downs, the second-best conversion rate in the NFL. The Packers are tied for 12th in that category.
Philadelphia has scored 86 points, second in the NFL, thanks in part to the ability to extend drives on third down."
It appears we are converting at a very high level despite not having the "big back" that many were whining about in the media and hopefully we can continue this trend...
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