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Last year, LeSean McCoy led the NFL with 1,607 rushing yards and averaged 5.1 yards a carry, added 539 receiving yards, and scored 11 touchdowns. This year, McCoy has run for 729 yards and 3.7 yards a carry, has added 110 receiving yards, and scored two touchdowns.

As Profootballtalk.com's Michael David Smith understated, "Obviously, McCoy is not as good this year as he was last year."

But McCoy says he hasn’t changed.

When reporters asked him if he’s the same player he used to be, McCoy first said he wouldn’t answer.

“I’m not even going to address, ‘am I the same player?’” McCoy said. “That’s for you all to figure out.”

Then McCoy did answer, and insisted that he is.

“Are you crazy?” he said. “I am the same player. I’m not going to sit here and play that game, like, ‘Am I the same player?’”

Smith went on to note that McCoy may view himself as the same person he was a year ago, but the reality is he’s nowhere near as good as he was a year ago. Last year he was one of the best players in the NFL; this year the Eagles’ offense has been better when Darren Sproles takes the field to replace McCoy.

Meanwhile, the Eagles' quest for cohesion on their offensive line may not be possible this week.

Matt Tobin, who has replaced Todd Herremans at right guard, sustained a concussion late in Sunday’s loss in Green Bay, according to head coach Chip Kelly. Tobin did not practice Tuesday or Wednesday as he goes through the NFL concussion protocol.

If Tobin is able to play, it would allow the Eagles to start the same five linemen at the same positions for the third week in a row. That would be only the second time they’ve been able to do that all season. If not, either Andrew Gardner or Dennis Kelly would start at right guard.

The Eagles were unhappy with their line’s play in Green Bay Sunday. They were hoping to get more solid play as the group remained intact and spent more time playing together. Last season, when all five linemen started all 16 games, they developed excellent chemistry together. This year, that has not been possible.

Left tackle Jason Peters is the only lineman who has started all 10 games. The Eagles have had four starters at right tackle. Lane Johnson, last year’s first-round pick, was suspended for the first four games for a PED violation but has started all six games since his return.

The issues up front have been a factor in McCoy's failure to meet expectations; but they haven't been the sole reason. Some of it is on McCoy and it's becoming clear a sudden turnaround isn't in the cards. Also of interest. ... Rookie receiver Jordan Matthews turned up on Wednesday's injury report with a knee issue. The fact he practiced fully is a good sign. Expect him to play as usual.