The Philadelphia Eagles recently gave Matt Patricia more control over their defense, and the results have been abysmal. Once considered Super Bowl contenders this season, the Eagles defense has had a multitude of schematic and personnel-related shortcomings in their past few matchups. Can Philly turn it around in time to make a playoff run, or are they stuck in the mud with this group? Watch 'The Play Sheet' on Spotify or YouTube every Wednesday at 8 a.m. PT.

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