Smallwood thought this could help him because defenses would not key on him as when he enters the game. But part of the Eagles' rushing success this year has been rushing when the opponent knows it's coming. The Packers have a stout run defense that has limited opponents to 3.7 yards per carry and 91.1 yards per game, which ranks sixth-best in the NFL. It could be up to Smallwood to try to wear the Packers down late in the game if the Eagles have a lead. Reich said that with an increase in playing time Smallwood must show he can withstand the physical pounding.