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Philadelphia Eagles Defense vs Running Backs

Fantasy matchup analysis — how many points the Eagles allow to running backs. Updated through the 2025 season. Use this to identify streamers and make start/sit decisions.

9.7
Avg fantasy pts allowed per game to running backs
#1 Easiest (Top 5)
NFL defense ranking vs RB
76
Games in sample (2024–2025)

Top Targets vs Eagles

Players who have historically scored most against the Philadelphia Eagles defense:

#1 Target 🎯
Cam Skattebo
NYG
20.5
avg pts vs Eagles (2 games)
#2 Target
Bucky Irving
TB
19
avg pts vs Eagles (2 games)
#3 Target
Josh Jacobs
GB
16.1
avg pts vs Eagles (2 games)

Recent Game Log

Last 10 games running backs faced the Philadelphia Eagles (2024–2025 seasons):

GamePlayerFantasy Pts
S2025 Wk18 Jacory Croskey-Merritt
WAS
2.9
S2025 Wk18 Chris Rodriguez
JAX
15.3
S2025 Wk18 Rachaad White
WAS
6.1
S2025 Wk18 Jeremy McNichols
WAS
2.1
S2025 Wk17 Ray Davis
BUF
2.6
S2025 Wk17 James Cook
BUF
8.7
S2025 Wk17 Ty Johnson
BUF
7.8
S2025 Wk16 Jacory Croskey-Merritt
WAS
8.5
S2025 Wk16 Jeremy McNichols
WAS
5.2
S2025 Wk16 Chris Rodriguez
JAX
13.9

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Philadelphia Eagles defense good or bad for fantasy running backs?
The Philadelphia Eagles allow an average of 9.7 fantasy points per game to running backs, ranking #1 Easiest (Top 5) among all NFL defenses (76 games sampled, 2024–2025 seasons).
Which running backs should I start against the Philadelphia Eagles?
Historically, running backs who have scored most against the Philadelphia Eagles: Cam Skattebo (20.5 avg pts in 2 games), Bucky Irving (19 avg pts in 2 games), Josh Jacobs (16.1 avg pts in 2 games). Connect your league to PlayCaller for a roster-specific verdict.
How do I use defense vs position data in fantasy football?
Defense vs position (DVP) data shows how many fantasy points a team has historically allowed to a specific position. High avg pts allowed = easy matchup. Low avg pts allowed = tough matchup. Use it as a tiebreaker when deciding between two similarly-ranked players with different matchups.

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