Eagles Need to Figure Out Backfield and Secondary Situations Despite Wentz and Jackson's Dominance

Washington Redskins v Philadelphia Eagles
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Yes, a win is a win, especially against a division rival, but that doesn't mean the Philadelphia Eagles have answered all the questions that surround this outfit.

Despite 313 yards passing, 154 of which went to DeSean Jackson, and three touchdowns from Carson Wentz in Philly's 32-27 win over Case Keenum and the Washington Redskins, they left Lincoln Financial Field with more questions than answers.

Their secondary was sliced up every which way by Keenum, who threw for an ungodly 380 yards and three touchdowns against a unit that features promising names, but looked like a high school defense. Cornerback Rasul Douglas, who was burned for a 70-yard touchdown by Redskins rookie Terry McLaurin, was the worst offender on Sunday by far.

Their much-hyped acquisition Jordan Howard was third in carries behind rookie back Miles Sanders and the ageless Darren Sproles, which makes minimal sense to anyone with a grasp on offensive personnel.

Carson Wentz can be brilliant during any given game, and Jackson's speed is still game-changing, but the Eagles have their sights set on another Super Bowl, and that simply won't be possible unless they clean up their issues on the back end of their defense, and give either Howard or Sanders the bulk of the carries on the ground.