There are a lot of things to consider with this football team as they prepare for the Jets. Let's dig into a couple of the issues ...

• LeSean McCoy is an elite running back, as we know. I'd love to see him win the NFL's rushing title this season and also establish the franchise record for most touchdowns in a season. He's having a fabulous year and the Eagles hopefully will enjoy his productivity for many years to come. But I also want to see McCoy become even better. How can he do that? The offseason will be critical for him to get stronger in the weight room. McCoy, over the long haul, won't gain any quickness in his career. He won't become faster. Running hard and breaking tackles, though, can be improved. Also, he needs to, at times, take the 3 yards in front of him rather than look for the home run. Defenses are playing with much more discipline against McCoy and not allowing him to reverse field and gain big yards. He is a special player and with that comes the challenge of remaining special.
• The run defense has its hands full on Sunday against a New York rushing game that is coming on behind Shonn Greene. The Jets are physical and they are dedicated to running the football. Middle linebacker Jamar Chaney has to be a standout tackle to tackle against the run.
• A key statistic: New York is first in the NFL in touchdown efficiency inside the 20-yard line, with a 71.4-pecent success rate. The Jets have scored 30 touchdowns in 42 red-zone trips. The Eagles have improved in that area after ranking last in the league recently. They are ranked 30th in the NFL, allowing 67.6 percent success rate in the red zone.
• Another stat that jumps out: New York is second in the NFL in success on third down defensively, permitting just 30.4 percent conversions. The Eagles are in the middle of the pack at 36.4 percent.
• Will Michael Vick change his style at all? He said last week that he wants to get down and get out of harm's way as often as possible. He said this week that he won't change his style. He certainly didn't in Miami, and took a few punishing shots which have left him sore. Let's see how he plays against a Jets defense that is absolutely going to try to get its shots in on Vick's midsection.
• I applaud DeSean Jackson for not being drawn into any of the media hype around the NFL Network's portrayal of his demeanor in Seattle, and for resisting any boasts about the matchup against the Jets' vaunted secondary. Jackson is clearly letting his actions speak, which is the correct approach.
• It's a strange statistic that means, well, I'm not sure, but check this out: The Eagles rank fifth in the league in yards per game differential. They've gained an average of 399 yards per game and have allowed an average of 334 yards per game, a difference of 65.2 yards per game. What's interesting is that the four teams ahead of the Eagles are all playoff bound: Houston, Pittsburgh, New Orleans and Baltimore. So why are the Eagles 5-8?
• Led by Jason Babin's 15 and Trent Cole's 9, the Eagles rank second in the league with 42 quarterback sacks (behind Baltimore, with 45). That, combined with the 25 sacks allowed by the offense (fourth-fewest in the league) speaks to the difference veteran coaches Jim Washburn and Howard Mudd have made here.
• The Eagles honor former linebacker Bill Bergey as the Honorary Alumni captain, and it is a well-deserved honor for Bubba. He was one of the all-time greats here. Enjoy the halftime ceremony at Lincoln Financial Field or watch it live on PhiladelphiaEagles.com as part of the Halftime Report.
• Who is the most dangerous player in the Jets passing game? Mark Sanchez, for all of his critics, has 21 touchdown passes this year and is on pace for big numbers in that regard. Tight end Dustin Keller is a big-play threat, as is wide receiver Santonio Holmes and big man Plaxico Burress, of whom we are all familiar. He has killed the Eagles in the past. Hopefully, the Eagles can match up their bigger cornerbacks on Burress and limit him on jump balls.
• To me, Jets rush linebacker Aaron Maybin is an example of what happens in the NFL when players find the right situations. Every player in this league is a huge talent. Some don't make it because they just can't find the right fit, or they aren't motivated, or they don't have the right coaching. Maybin, a former first-round draft pick, flamed out in Buffalo. He now leads the Jets with 6 quarterback sacks. Just goes to show what being in the right situation will do for a player. Ask Babin about that.