It's not coincidence...

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Jefferson affirmed that since Addison’s return against the Steelers, he’s seen more man-to-man coverage and 1-high safety looks.

Jefferson’s numbers were the best they’ve been all season in the past two games: a season-high 10 catches for 126 yards against Pittsburgh and seven for 123 against Cleveland.

Phillips said Tuesday it’s much harder to go all-in defending Jefferson “when you see Jordan Addison making the plays that he’s made.”

Jefferson lauded Nailor’s selflessness and patience this season as he awaits a big game. 

And though Thielen isn’t making the flashy plays Vikings fans may have hoped for in his return to Minnesota, three of his four catches have been third-down conversions. Only one third-down pass targeted for Thielen has gone incomplete, a third-and-2 during the third quarter against the Bears.

Jefferson did note that the Steelers and Browns are traditionally man-to-man defenses, and the correlation to Addison’s return might not be direct.

“But it’s definitely a lot more easier with a little bit more extra weapons out there on the field to spread the ball around,” said Jefferson, who had 12 catches for 200 yards during the first three weeks of the season.

Jefferson’s got the talent to make it work either way, but the Eagles defense isn’t a bad one to have the full arsenal against.

Cornerback Quinyon Mitchell leads Philadelphia in passes defensed (7), a stat in which the Eagles rank third in the league with 33.
Though the defense has not been as dominant as in previous seasons because of injuries, it’s still in the top half of the league for fewest passing yards allowed (1,297) and fewest pass plays of 20-plus yards allowed (15).

Jefferson is currently seventh in the league in receiving yardage (449) and tied for sixth in plays of 20-plus yards (8).


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[Bullazin]

Jefferson affirmed that since Addison’s return against the Steelers, he’s seen more man-to-man coverage and 1-high safety looks.

Jefferson’s numbers were the best they’ve been all season in the past two games: a season-high 10 catches for 126 yards against Pittsburgh and seven for 123 against Cleveland.

Phillips said Tuesday it’s much harder to go all-in defending Jefferson “when you see Jordan Addison making the plays that he’s made.”

Jefferson lauded Nailor’s selflessness and patience this season as he awaits a big game. 

And though Thielen isn’t making the flashy plays Vikings fans may have hoped for in his return to Minnesota, three of his four catches have been third-down conversions. Only one third-down pass targeted for Thielen has gone incomplete, a third-and-2 during the third quarter against the Bears.

Jefferson did note that the Steelers and Browns are traditionally man-to-man defenses, and the correlation to Addison’s return might not be direct.

“But it’s definitely a lot more easier with a little bit more extra weapons out there on the field to spread the ball around,” said Jefferson, who had 12 catches for 200 yards during the first three weeks of the season.

Jefferson’s got the talent to make it work either way, but the Eagles defense isn’t a bad one to have the full arsenal against.

Cornerback Quinyon Mitchell leads Philadelphia in passes defensed (7), a stat in which the Eagles rank third in the league with 33.
Though the defense has not been as dominant as in previous seasons because of injuries, it’s still in the top half of the league for fewest passing yards allowed (1,297) and fewest pass plays of 20-plus yards allowed (15).

Jefferson is currently seventh in the league in receiving yardage (449) and tied for sixth in plays of 20-plus yards (8).


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Not at all.  As much as I dislike Addison for his shenanigans , he is a good #2 when not suspended or benched for cause, that will make teams pay if they overset their coverages on Jet consistently. 

To the point, his biggest value is keeping defenses honest in how they play Jetta.