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Eagles TE Zach Ertz expected to miss 3-4 weeks with an ankle injury

Zach Ertz expected to miss 3-4 weeks with an ankle injury

The Philadelphia Eagles are expected to get Dallas Goedert back this week and it’ll be needed as ESPN’s Chris Mortensen is reporting that star tight end Zach Ertz is expected to miss 3-4 weeks with an ankle injury suffered on Sunday against the Baltimore Ravens.

On Sunday night, Jay Glazer of Fox Sports reported that Ertz and Sanders both had MRI’s scheduled for Monday morning.

Eagles head coach Doug Pederson is non-committal on Matt Pryor starting at RG if he’s cleared on a short week

Eagles head coach Doug Pederson is non-committal on Matt Pryor starting at RG if he’s cleared on a short week

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The Philadelphia Eagles have a problem at the right guard position and it’s not certain that Matt Pryor will be available to provide a remedy or solution. Matt Pryor missed Sunday’s game against the Ravens after being placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list.

Jamon Brown struggled at right guard and on Monday when asked about the availability of Pryor for Thursday night, Pederson was non-committal on him returning with a short week.

Against the Ravens vaunted defense, Brown surrendered 2 sacks, 4 hits, 3 hurries, and 9 pressures, according to PFF. If Pryor can’t play, the Eagles could turn to Sua Opeta at right guard as well.

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Eagles snap counts vs. the Ravens: Genard Avery loses reps with Vinny Curry’s return

Eagles snap counts vs. the Ravens: Breakdown, analysis

The Philadelphia Eagles overcame a 17 point halftime deficit to get within one two-point conversion away from pushing the Baltimore Ravens into overtime. There are no moral victories in the NFL, but the Eagles proved that they can play with anyone if they execute.

With the Ravens in the rearview mirror, we take a look at Sunday’s snap count.

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Quarterback: Carson Wentz 72 snaps, Jalen Hurts 7 snaps

Hurts saw more action again on Sunday and his presence helped open things up for the Eagles offense against a Ravens defense that had been swarming. Hurts will likely see more action because the Eagles simply need to throw other defenses off.

Offensive Line: Jordan Mailata 72 snaps, Jamon Brown 72 snaps, Nate Herbig 72 snaps, Jason Kelce 72 snaps, Jack Driscoll 55 snaps, Bret Toth 17 snaps, Sua Opeta 4 snaps.

Brown was awful at right guard on Sunday and gave up a sack on the games first play from scrimmage. With Matt Pryor out, Brown was not the answer and the Eagles could look to shuffle some guys around before Thursday.

Running Back: Miles Sanders 29 snaps, Boston Scott 35 snaps, Corey Clement 7 snaps,

Sanders again broke off a long 74 run, he again went over 100 yards rushing in the contest despite not getting more than 9 carries and Sanders again left the game with an injury. The Eagles star running back will have an MRI on Monday for his ailing knee.

Wide Receivers: Greg Ward 58 snaps, Travis Fulgham 58 snaps, John Hightower 43 snaps, Quez Watkins 15 snaps, J.J. Arcega-Whiteside 12 snaps

Arcega-Whiteside finally got on the scoreboard, catching a two-point conversion and scoring a touchdown after recovering a Miles Sanders fumble on his long run. Ward and Fulgham were again consistent, with Fulgham getting the Eagles within two with a late touchdown over Marcus Peters.
Ward only saw three targets and had two receptions for 19 yards.

Tight End: Zach Ertz 48 snaps, Richard Rodgers 43 snaps, Jason Croom 1 snap

Ertz was targeted 10 times but only had four receptions for 33 yards, while Croom’s one offensive play resulted in a touchdown.

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Defensive Line: Fletcher Cox 57 snaps, Brandon Graham 44 snaps, Javon Hargrave 42 snaps, Derek Barnett 40 snaps, Josh Sweat 36 snaps, Malik Jackson 32 snaps, Vinny Curry 19 snaps, Hassan Ridgeway 15 snaps

Graham now ranks tied for fourth in the NFL in sacks with five after logging two against the Ravens. Josh Sweat continues to ascend and the Eagles defensive front as a whole has been nasty lately.

Linebackers: Nate Gerry 68 snaps, Alex Singleton 65 snaps, Shaun Bradley 32 snaps, Davion Taylor 11 snaps, Genard Avery 7.

Vinny Curry’s return limited Genard Avery’s snaps in a big way, while rookies Shaun Bradley and Davion Taylor are slowing seeing more time on the field. Gerry and Singleton both logged 9 tackles on Sunday.

Defensive Backs: Rodney McLeod 73 snaps, Darius Slay 73 snaps, Nickell Robey-Coleman 62 snaps, Jalen Mills 62 snaps, Will Parks 39, Cre’Von LeBlanc 23 snaps, Elijah Riley 2 snaps, Craig James 1 snap

McLeod is channeling his inner Malcolm Jenkins this season, logging all 73 snaps on defense and leading the Eagles by example. Will Parks made a difference in his Eagles debut while Elijah Riley logged a snap at safety.

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Eagles open as 6-point favorites for Thursday night matchup with Giants

Eagles open as 6-point favorites for Week 7 matchup vs. the Giants

The Philadelphia Eagles badly need a win and the remedy could come in a Week 7 matchup against the New York Giants at home on Thursday Night Football.

Per BetMGM, the Eagles (1-4-1) have opened up as six-point favorites at home against the Giants (1-5).

DeSean Jackson, who was out Sunday against Baltimore due to a hamstring injury, is expected to return for Thursday night’s game and could help alleviate some of Philadelphia’s downfield passing woes.

Philadelphia Eagles to sign DE Shareef Miller to their practice squad

Shareef Miller signing to the Philadelphia Eagles practice squad

The Eagles are set to bring a hometown kid back home, as Tom Pelissero is reporting that former Penn State star pass rusher, Shareef Miller is set to sign with Philadelphia’s practice squad.

Miller was a fourth-round pick of Philadelphia during the 2019 NFL Draft but was waived by the Eagles prior to the start of the regular season and picked up by the Panthers.

The Panthers waived Miller after he was inactive for each of the first three games this season to clear roster space for Eli Apple’s (ankle/foot) return to the lineup.

Eagles set to have Dallas Goedert and Jalen Reagor return from Injured Reserve

Dallas Goedert, Jalen Reagor eligible to return from injured reserve

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The Philadelphia Eagles are playing better on offense and as the team works vigorously to get healthy as an offensive unit, two valuable reinforcements are on the way. Dallas Goedert and Jalen Reagor are both eligible to come off the injured reserve list for the Birds Thursday Night Football matchup with the New York Giants per NJ.com.

Goedert fractured his ankle during the Eagles Week 3 tie against the Cincinnati Bengals, while Reagor suffered a UCL tear in his thumb during the Week 2 loss against the Los Angeles Rams, and he was placed on injured reserve a week later along with the Eagles tight end.

The Eagles can activate the 21-day practice window this week and Doug Pederson could choose to play both guys or wait a week, until Week 8 when the Eagles face the Dallas Cowboys.

Eagles brass could also choose to wait until after the Week 9 bye to play both players depending on how rehabilitation for both injuries have progressed.

With Reagor out of the lineup, the Eagles have struggled to hit on downfield throws and his presence will definitely force the Eagles to make a decision on a valuable roster spot.

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Eagles RT Jack Driscoll carted off vs. the Ravens with an ankle injury

Eagles rookie right tackle Jack Driscoll was carted off against the Ravens after Baltimore defensive tackle Calais Campbell rolled over his ankle late in the fourth quarter.

Eagles rookie right tackle Jack Driscoll was carted off against the Ravens after Baltimore defensive tackle Calais Campbell rolled over his ankle late in the fourth quarter.

The Eagles elevated former Army star Bret Toth after claiming him off waivers from the Arizona Cardinals and he’s now in at right tackle.

Driscoll was starting for the injured Lane Johnson.

Update:

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The Eagles just confirmed that Driscoll is out with an ankle injury.

Eagles RB Miles Sanders ruled out vs. the Ravens with a knee injury

With the Philadelphia Eagles set to play the New York Giants on Thursday Night Football, Miles Sanders has been ruled out for the remainder of Philadelphia’s game.

With the Philadelphia Eagles set to play the New York Giants on Thursday Night Football, Miles Sanders has been ruled out for the remainder of Philadelphia’s game against the Baltimore Ravens with a knee injury.

Sanders has 118 yards on 9 carries including another big 70+ yard run against the vaunted Ravens defense. Boston Scott is in at running back for Sanders.

Eagles RB Miles Sanders questionable to return vs. the Ravens with a knee injury

As the Eagles injury woes continue to pile up, Miles Sanders is likely done for the afternoon after leaving the game with a knee injury.

As the Eagles injury woes continue to pile up, Miles Sanders is likely done for the afternoon after leaving the game with a knee injury.

Sanders has 118 yards on 9 carries including another big 70+ yard run against the vaunted Ravens defense. Boston Scott is in at running back for Sanders.

Eagles DB Jalen Mills leaves game vs. the Ravens with an injury

Jalen Mills leaves the game vs. the Ravens with an injury

The injury woes continue for the Philadelphia Eagles and starting cornerback/safety Jalen Mills just walked to the locker room after assisting on a tackle against the Ravens.

Elijah Riley is the third safety with Rodney McLeod and Will Parks after Mills and K’Von Wallace was forced out with injury.