Eagles Eye Third Straight Win Over Bills in Crucial Playoff Matchup
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{ "title": "Eagles Eye Third Straight Win Over Bills in Crucial Playoff Matchup", "article": "The Philadelphia Eagles are set to face off against the Buffalo Bills in a highly anticipated matchup on Sunday. The Eagles have won three consecutive games against the Bills, including a thrilling 34-31 overtime victory in their last meeting on November 26, 2023. The Eagles are currently riding high, having beaten the Commanders 29-18 in their previous game, while the Bills edged out the Browns 23-20. However, the Eagles' offense has been struggling with accuracy issues, particularly from kicker Jake Elliott, who has missed several crucial field goals this season. The Bills, led by quarterback Josh Allen, are also facing challenges, as Allen has failed to record a touchdown in his last three games. Nevertheless, Allen is just one touchdown shy of becoming the NFL's first player to reach 300 touchdowns before turning 30. The Eagles' running back, Saquon Barkley, will face off against the Bills' run defense, which has allowed 150 or more yards rushing seven times this season. Barkley has been on a roll, topping 100 yards rushing in two of his last three games. The Eagles will be without several key players, including linebacker Nakobe Dean and right tackle Lane Johnson, while the Bills will miss the services of several players, including safety Jordan Poyer and defensive tackle DaQuan Jones. The Bills have set a franchise record by clinching their seventh consecutive playoff berth, and are one of just five NFL teams to have won at least 11 games over six consecutive seasons. However, their offense has been struggling, with tight end Dalton Kincaid and wide receiver Dawson Knox listed as questionable. The Eagles, on the other hand, have been on a roll, winning five of their last six meetings against the Bills. A win over the Bills would match the Eagles' longest streak in the series, and would be a significant boost to their playoff hopes. In related news, Bills coach Sean McDermott has a history of success against the Eagles, having gone 1-0 against them in his coaching career. McDermott has a 97-49 head coaching record, and has earned wins against every NFL team except the Eagles. The Eagles' quarterback, Jalen Hurts, has been on a tear this season, ranking fourth among NFL quarterbacks with 32 total touchdowns. Tight end Dallas Goedert has also been impressive, with a team-leading 10 touchdowns receiving, which is tied for third in the NFL. The Bills, meanwhile, have been led by running back James Cook, who has taken over the NFL lead with 1,532 yards rushing. The Bills are also 25-4 in regular-season games played in December and January since 2020, and have set a franchise record by clinching their seventh consecutive playoff berth."
