NFL: Studying how turnovers affect winning percentage

Dec 22, 2013; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman (25) and Seattle Seahawks free safety Earl Thomas (29) celebrate after Sherman intercepted a pass thrown by Arizona Cardinals quarterback Carson Palmer (3) (not pictured) during the second half at CenturyLink Field. Arizona defeated Seattle 17-10. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-USA TODAY Sports /

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Dec 22, 2013; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles head coach Chip Kelly watches his team during pre game at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports /

The 2012-2013 Philadelphia Eagles

2012: -24 turnover differential, 4-12 record
2013: +12 turnover differential, 10-6 record

Change In Differential: +36
Change In Win Total: +6

While the overhaul in Philly may not have been quite as massive as in Kansas City, the man who replaced Andy Reid as Eagles head coach did instituted a massive change in the day to day practices of his team. Consequently, the Eagles were a completely different team in 2013 and they continued to get stronger as the year went by. The play of Nick Foles at QB is probably the single greatest individual performance to point to, but the job Chip Kelly did of revitalizing the Eagles both on offense and defense was impressive. If you’re keeping track at home, so far both of the positive turnarounds in terms of turnover differential and win/loss record involved a coaching changes and noticeably improved QB play.

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