Welcome to The Jungle, Philadelphia Eagles, who go for their third consecutive win on Sunday against the all-white-wearing Cincinnati Bengals. Jalen Hurts against Joe Burrow. A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith against Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins. Sydney Brown against Chase Brown.

Oh, the matchups. Oh, the storylines.

This should be a fantastic football game. With that, let's get into some of the particulars as the Eagles hope to get to 5-2 while the Bengals, winners of two consecutive games, try to even their season at 4-4.

1. Limiting the Bengals' big-play offense

Chase averages 16 yards per pass reception and Higgins – listed as questionable with a quadriceps injury suffered in Friday's practice – averages 12. Mike Gesicki is a good catch-and-run tight end. Andrei Iosivas has 14 receptions and 3 touchdowns, averaging 14 yards per pop. Burrow, in his prime and one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL, likes to get the ball out quickly and down the field. Cincinnati averages 25.4 points per game. The Bengals can score in a hurry.

So, the Eagles' defense, one that has not allowed a touchdown in the last two weeks because it has done a good job against the run, because it has had sticky downfield coverage, and because it has rushed the quarterback so effectively, has its hands full. Philadelphia needs to win in the trenches and the coverage players have to accept the challenge. Should be fun to see Vic Fangio's defense take the next step.

2. The Philly offense: Have balance and limit mistakes

As it continues to improve, the Eagles' offense wants to create favorable matchups. Brown and Smith are going to win against any defense. Saquon Barkley is as good as any back in the league. The offensive line has done a fine job of overcoming injuries and different starting combinations. Hurts has not had a giveaway the last two weeks and it's no coincidence that the Eagles won both games. How to attack Cincinnati? Win on the early downs and have options on third down. Don't let pass-rush star Trey Hendrickson (7 quarterback sacks) get off. Look out for very active linebacker Logan Wilson, a tackling machine. Be aware of linebacker Germaine Pratt, who last week in the win over Cleveland recorded 13 tackles and who has had at least 7 tackles in every game this season.

3. Continue the great play in the red zone

In case you haven't noticed, the Eagles have been flat-out great in the red zone – they are second defensively in red zone touchdown efficiency, allowing only 39 percent. The offense is at 71.4 percent touchdown efficiency in the last three weeks. This is one statistic that always matters, and against a team that can score in bunches as the Bengals can, touchdowns win games.

4. Special teams on high alert

Cooper DeJean has been a powerhouse in the punt return game and Jake Elliott has made 6 of his 8 field goals, while Braden Mann is fourth in the NFL with a 51.6-yard gross punting average and is eighth in the league with a 43.5-yard net average. Great stuff. He's also handled kickoffs really well and that is where the concentration needs to be, because the Cincinnati kickoff return game opened the win over Cleveland with a kickoff return for a touchdown – Charlie Jones, 100 yards. Be careful. Be very aware here.

5. Win in the first quarter

It's been well-documented how the Eagles have performed offensively in the first quarter of games, but it's also worth noting that the team has been pretty darn good in the first quarter on defense, ranking 10th in the NFL with only 3.8 points allowed per game in the first quarter.

Getting off to a flying start is the goal, it has been a work in progress, and it would be great to jump out on the Bengals and take a lead and dictate the game. The Bengals allow just 2.8 points per game in the first quarter this season, so it's a tough task. Good defense, good team, and the Eagles need to be on point in all phases. Which brings us to …

6. Don't beat yourself

Cincinnati leads the league with just 4.7 penalties per game. The Bengals are a +2 in turnover ratio. This is how they have been able to claw back from a 1-4 start to the season. The key for the Eagles is to play disciplined football, to protect the ball on offense, and to take it away on defense. Do all the little things right. Communicate in the noise of The Jungle. Play with energy and purpose and come away with what would be a huge win on the road in Week 8.