Defying Time
The Eagles are last in the NFL in time of possession this season, a statistic that coach Chip Kelly has deemed irrelevant. Here's a look at the records, the total number of points scored and the point differential for NFL teams that have finished last in time of possession since 2000:
The Eagles are last in the NFL in time of possession this season, a statistic that coach Chip Kelly has deemed irrelevant. Here's a look at the records, the total number of points scored and the point differential for NFL teams that have finished last in time of possession since 2000:
Year Team Record Points Point Differential
2000 Cleveland 3-13 185 minus-174
2001 Carolina 1-15 253 minus-157
2002 Detroit 3-13 306 minus-145
2003 Houston 5-11 255 minus-125
2004 Oakland 5-11 320 minus-122
2005 N.Y. Jets 4-12 240 minus-115
2006 Tennessee 8-8 324 minus-76
2007 San Fran. 5-11 219 minus-145
2008 Seattle 4-12 232 minus-233
2009 Seattle 5-11 280 minus-110
2010 Tennessee 6-10 356 plus-17
2011 Indianapolis 2-14 243 minus-187
2012 Tennessee 6-10 330 minus-141
2013 Eagles 8-6 364 plus-15
- Bob Brookover
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