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The reason for the dramatic turnaround is Doug Pederson's offensive philosophy is the opposite of Chip Kelly's up-tempo, no-huddle style. Pederson runs a more traditional offense that allows Philadelphia's defense time to rest.
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It's reflected in the Eagles' performance: ranked No. 4 in total yards allowed. Under Kelly,Dirk Nowitzki Jersey, the Eagles finished in the bottom five in yards yielded three straight seasons. Players often were worn down by the fourth quarter and the defense was tired late in the season.