Mind-numbing numbers from another Eagles loss in an important game

There can only be three outcomes in a football game: wins, losses, and ties. Only two are desired. Give us a clear winner or a loser, please. 'Ties' feel like a waste of everyone's time. Of course, the wins are more desirable. Maybe that's our issue. We've been spoiled. The Philadelphia Eagles have certainly won a lot lately.

The problem this season is that the phrase 'a win is a win' isn't as satisfying as it once was. There's a way to win, and as they became more exhausting, Birds fans and the Philadelphia media saw chinks in the armor, even if no one else did.

Everyone knew winning like the Eagles were doing it at times wasn't sustainable. Don't look now, but the issues we have discussed, particularly on offense, have finally caught up with them.

Strange stats from the Eagles' loss vs. the Chicago Bears

Eight wins in the first ten games have given way to a two-game losing streak. A deeper dive into the most recent provides some talking points.

The most crucial stat in any game is the number of points scored. In Week 12, Philadelphia didn't produce any during the second half. Five days later, they scored 15, but they allowed 24. Sadly, however, the final score isn't indicative of how lopsided this game was. The numbers provide further detail. They also make inquisitive spectators ask questions.

Saquon Barkley averaged 4.3 yards per carry vs. the Bears.

By gaining 56 yards on 13 carries, Saquon Barkley averaged 4.3 yards per carry vs. the Chicago Bears. That's better than his season average (3.7), but his disappointing season continues. He has 684 yards on the season, and it seems unlikely that he'll even reach 1,000.

Two straight losses...

Again, the most important stats are points scored, and Philadelphia hasn't put more points on the board than its opponent recently. They've now lost two straight, and next week they travel to face a formidable AFC opponent.

The Eagles were three-point favorites vs. the Los Angeles Chargers.

The Eagles were previously three-point favorites over the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 14. It will be interesting to see what that line looks like on Monday, because trust us, it will move.

The Eagles have scored a combined 62 points since the bye.

We felt good after that revenge game and win vs. the New York Giants. There was an upbeat atmosphere when the Eagles entered their bye week.

This is a much worse and less satisfying feeling. The offense has lost its way. They have only scored a combined 62 points in the four games that have followed. That doubles as the lowest total over a four-game stretch since the 2012 season.

The Eagles' defense has surrendered an average of 449 yards during the two-game losing streak.

We have relied too much on the Eagles' defense. Vic Fangio's unit is exhausted and broken. They have given up an average of 449 yards during this two-game losing streak.

Before the trip to Arlington, they hadn't allowed 400 yards during a single game all season. You do the match. It was unfair to ask them to perform miracles while the offense offered no support.

Zero defensive snaps for Jihaad Campbell

Raise your hands if you noticed this. Who's happy? That's what we thought? This is hard to explain or fathom and too frustrating to speak on. Let's move on.

Tank Bigsby received zero carries.

Tank Bigsby has been excellent. The Eagles gave up two draft picks to acquire him, but for some reason, they refuse to take advantage of his talent.

He wasn't given a single carry in Week 13 after only receiving one in Week 12. He averages 9.1 yards per rush this season. What gives?

The refusal to give him opportunities borders on negligence. Someone has to explain this one to us. A team that is struggling to gain traction can't afford to ignore the guys who are producing.

So, who do we blame this one on? Do we blame Nick Sirianni? Do we blame Kevin Patullo or Jemal Singleton? Why isn't this guy getting any burn?

Bonus: Kevin Byard's interception was his sixth of the NFL season.

Kevin Byard picked off Jalen Hurts in this one. That's his sixth interception of the season, the most of any NFL defender.

The Eagles have revived a few careers over the years, but they’ve also missed on some talent. With Byard playing this well, it’s hard not to ask why it fell apart in Philadelphia. Were Sean Desai and Matt Patricia really that ineffective?

This article originally appeared on Eagles Wire: Mind-numbing stats and numbers from another gut-wrenching Eagles loss