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Glenn Erby

PFF grades: Eagles are best team overall, 4th best defense through 7 weeks

The Eagles maintained a stranglehold on the NFC East with a hard-fought 26-17 win over the Cowboys at Lincoln Financial Field in Week 6.

A.J. Brown led Philadelphia with five catches for 67 yards and one touchdown in a highly intense contest against Dallas cornerback Trevon Diggs.

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With the team about 32 hours away from returning to the NovaCare Complex, here are the PFF grades for all 32 teams, with the Birds as the highest-graded squad.

Overall -- 83.8 (1)

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Philadelphia is the highest-graded team in the NFL, ahead of the Bills, Chiefs, Vikings, and Patriots.

Offense -- 79.8 (3)

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The Eagles have the third-highest-graded offense behind the Browns and Chiefs.

Passing offense 80.8 (2)

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Only the Chiefs currently have a higher grade in the passing game.

Pass Blocking 78.5 (1)

Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

Philadelphia has the best passing-blocking unit in football.

Receiving 75.5 (7)

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The Birds have the 7th highest-graded pass-catching corps.

Running 71.7 (21)

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The Eagles running backs are the 21st-rated unit.

Run Blocking 67.5 (8)

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The Eagles are the 8th highest-graded run-blocking unit.

Defense -- 76.1 (4)

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Philadelphia has the fourth-highest-graded defense behind the Broncos, 49ers, and Rams.

Run defense -- 62.3 (15)

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Philadelphia has a middle-of-the-pack defense when it comes to stopping the run at times.

Tackling -- 37.4 (30)

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We harp on the missed tackles by this defense, and they’re currently ranked 30th in the league. Only the Browns and Jaguars tackle worse.

Pass Rush -- 78.6 (5)

Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

The Eagles have a top-five pass rush grade, with only the Bills, Cowboys, Broncos, and Titans performing better.

Coverage 74.7 (5th)

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Only the Broncos, 49ers, Buccaneers, and Cowboys have a better grade in coverage.

Special teams -- 59.3 (27th)

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The one weakness on the team, Philadelphia, is among the worst special team grades.

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