Look past the stats and use the eyeball test. The theory makes even more sense. Philadelphia's offense is more efficient and more effective when operating under center. The sample size is much smaller than what we've seen from the Birds in the shotgun formation.

PHILADELPHIA − Eagles running back Saquon Barkley was among a group of players who did not practice on Dec. 16. He was listed with a stinger. But quarterback Jalen Hurts did practicd despite apparently hurting his ankle at the end of the third quarter in the Eagles' 31-0 win over the Las Vegas Raiders on Dec. 14.