Category: Game Preview

DeVonta Smith injury updates: Eagles WR is inactive for game vs. Ravens

DeVonta Smith went through a pregame workout, but will be inactive for the Philadelphia Eagles game vs. the Baltimore Ravens in Week 13

DeVonta Smith just completed a lengthy pregame workout, and while the Eagles wide receiver is improving, he’ll be inactive for Sunday afternoon in Baltimore against the Ravens.

Smith did not practice Wednesday after missing Sunday’s win over the Rams with his injury. He has 41 receptions for 516 yards and four touchdowns in nine games this season.

With Smith ruled out, Jahan Dotson will start at wide receiver opposite A.J. Brown, with Parris Campbell working in.

Linebacker Roquan Smith was a full participant and should play for Baltimore, while Kyle Van Noy is trending towards being out against the NFL’s top rushing offense.

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Is DeVonta Smith playing today? Injury updates for Eagles wide receiver

DeVonta Smith is listed as questionable, and will be a game time decision in the Eagles matchup against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 13

The Eagles released their final injury report on Friday ahead of Sunday’s game against Baltimore. Star wide receiver DeVonta Smith returned to the field in a limited capacity.

Smith has confirmed that his availability was uncertain, and Ian Rapoport confirmed such on Sunday morning.

Smith did not practice Wednesday after missing Sunday’s win over the Rams with his injury. He has 41 receptions for 516 yards and four touchdowns in nine games this season.

If Smith can’t play, Jahan Dotson would start at wide receiver opposite A.J. Brown, with Parris Campbell working in.

Linebacker Roquan Smith was a full participant and should play for Baltimore, while Kyle Van Noy is trending towards being out against the NFL’s top rushing offense.

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Darius Slay injury update: Eagles CB to miss game vs. Ravens with a concussion

Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Darius Slay did not practice this week and will miss Sunday’s game against the Baltimore Ravens

The Eagles released their final injury report for the week, and star cornerback Darius Slay will be inactive after missing practice due to a concussion.

Slay has not practiced since leaving the win over the Rams with a head injury and will likely be replaced in the lineup by Isaiah Rodgers.

Wide receiver DeVonta Smith was a full participant and is listed as questionable after missing time with a hamstring injury.

Running back Saquon Barkley (rest), right guard Mekhi Becton (rest), left guard Landon Dickerson (rest), right tackle Lane Johnson (rest), Center Cam Jurgens (rest), left tackle Jordan Mailata (rest), and star pass rusher Josh Sweat (rest) were all full participants.

Smith did not practice Wednesday after missing Sunday’s win over the Rams with his injury. He has 41 receptions for 516 yards and four touchdowns in nine games this season.

For Baltimore, tight end Charlie Kolar (forearm), linebacker Kyle Van Noy (neck/hamstring), and cornerback Arthur Maulet (calf) didn’t practice.

Kolar and Maulet are out for Sunday, but Van Noy, tied with Odafe Oweh for the team lead with eight sacks, will be a game-time decision.

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DeVonta Smith injury update: Eagles WR is unsure if he’ll play vs. Ravens

DeVonta Smith says he still doesn’t know when asked if he’ll play in the Eagles game against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 13

The Eagles released their final injury report ahead of Sunday’s game against Baltimore, and star wide receiver DeVonta Smith returned to the field at full capacity, along with cornerback Kelee Ringo.

When asked by the media if he’ll play, Smith admitted that his availability was uncertain.

Smith did not practice Wednesday after missing Sunday’s win over the Rams with his injury. He has 41 receptions for 516 yards and four touchdowns in nine games this season.

Linebacker Roquan Smith was a full participant and should play for Baltimore, while Kyle Van Noy is trending toward playing against the NFL’s top rushing offense.

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Darius Slay injury update: Latest news on Eagles CB

Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Darius Slay did not practice this week and is expected to miss Sunday’s game against the Baltimore Ravens

The Eagles released their final injury report of the week, and star cornerback Darius Slay will likely be inactive after missing practice with a concussion.

Slay has not practiced since leaving the win over the Rams with a head injury and will likely be replaced in the lineup by Isaiah Rodgers.

Wide receiver DeVonta Smith was a full participant and should start after missing time with a hamstring injury.

Running back Saquon Barkley (rest), right guard Mekhi Becton (rest), left guard Landon Dickerson (rest), right tackle Lane Johnson (rest), Center Cam Jurgens (rest), left tackle Jordan Mailata (rest), and star pass rusher Josh Sweat (rest) were all full participants.

Smith did not practice Wednesday after missing Sunday’s win over the Rams with his injury. He has 41 receptions for 516 yards and four touchdowns in nine games this season.

For Baltimore, tight end Charlie Kolar (forearm), linebacker Kyle Van Noy (neck/hamstring), and cornerback Arthur Maulet (calf) didn’t practice.

Kolar and Maulet are out for Sunday, but Van Noy, tied with Odafe Oweh for the team lead with eight sacks, will be a game-time decision.

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DeVonta Smith injury update: Will Eagles WR play vs. Ravens in Week 13?

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith returned to practice in a full capacity on Friday ahead of Sunday’s game vs. the Ravens

The Eagles released their final injury report ahead of Sunday’s game against Baltimore, and star wide receiver DeVonta Smith returned to the field at full capacity, along with cornerback Kelee Ringo.

Cornerback Darius Slay did not practice while in concussion protocol while running back Saquon Barkley (rest), right guard Mekhi Becton (rest), left guard Landon Dickerson (rest), right tackle Lane Johnson (rest), Center Cam Jurgens (rest), and left tackle Jordan Mailata (rest) were all full participants again. Star pass rusher Josh Sweat (rest) was also a full participant.

Smith did not practice Wednesday after missing Sunday’s win over the Rams with his injury. He has 41 receptions for 516 yards and four touchdowns in nine games this season.

Linebacker Roquan Smith was a full participant and should play for Baltimore, while Kyle Van Noy is trending toward playing against the NFL’s top rushing offense.

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DeVonta Smith injury update: Latest news on Eagles WR

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith returned to practice in a limited capacity on Thursday ahead of Sunday’s game vs. the Ravens

The Eagles released their Thursday, Thanksgiving Day injury report, and star wide receiver DeVonta Smith returned to the field in a limited capacity, along with cornerback Kelee Ringo Jeff McLane.

Cornerback Darius Slay did not practice while in concussion protocol while running back Saquon Barkley (rest), right guard Mekhi Becton (rest), left guard Landon Dickerson (rest), right tackle Lane Johnson (rest), Center Cam Jurgens (rest), left tackle Jordan Mailata (rest). Star pass rusher Josh Sweat (rest) all were full participants.

Smith did not practice Wednesday after missing Sunday’s win over the Rams with his injury. He has 41 receptions for 516 yards and four touchdowns in nine games this season.

For Baltimore, defensive tackle Travis Jones, tight end Charlie Kolar, cornerback Arthur Maulet, linebacker Kyle Van Noy, and defensive end Broderick Washington were all non-participants.

WATCH: Lamar Jackson says Saquon Barkley leaped over a players head in HS All-Star game

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson says he once saw Saquon Barkley leap over a defenders head in a high school all star game

The Ravens (8-4) host the Eagles (9-2) at M&T Bank Stadium, and the biggest storyline will center around Saquon Barkley (Eagles) and Derrick Henry (Ravens), the NFL’s No. 1 and No. 2 rushers.

Both players are worthy MVP candidates who will battle for the rushing title and a chance at 2,000+ yards rushing.

Following Baltimore’s Wednesday practice, Ravens star quarterback Lamar Jackson told the media that he once saw Barkley leap over a defender’s head during a high school All-Star game.

Thanks to both teams’ explosive running backs and dual-threat quarterbacks, Sunday’s game will feature the NFL’s top two rushing teams. Philadelphia is No. 1 in the league with 193.4 yards per game, followed by Baltimore’s 180.2 yards per game. History suggests whichever team dominates on the ground will win this game.

On top of leading the league in rushing yards, Barkley leads the league in rushing yards per game (126.5), rushing average (6.2), and 100+ yard rushing games (seven, including five in the last six games). Barkley is T-4th in the NFL in rushing touchdowns (10), behind Henry (13), Jalen Hurts (11) and David Montgomery (11), while he is 1st in rushing touchdowns of 20+ yards (5), 30+ yards (4), 40+ yards (3) and 70+ yards (2).

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WATCH: Ravens QB Lamar Jackson says Saquon Barkley leaped over a players head in HS All-Star game

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson says he once saw Saquon Barkley leap over a defenders head in a high school all star game

The Ravens (8-4) host the Eagles (9-2) at M&T Bank Stadium, and the biggest storyline will center around Saquon Barkley (Eagles) and Derrick Henry (Ravens), the NFL’s No. 1 and No. 2 rushers.

Both players are worthy MVP candidates who will battle for the rushing title and a chance at 2,000+ yards rushing.

Following Baltimore’s Wednesday practice, Ravens star quarterback Lamar Jackson told the media that he once saw Barkley leap over a defender’s head during a high school All-Star game.

Thanks to both teams’ explosive running backs and dual-threat quarterbacks, Sunday’s game will feature the NFL’s top two rushing teams. Philadelphia is No. 1 in the league with 193.4 yards per game, followed by Baltimore’s 180.2 yards per game. History suggests whichever team dominates on the ground will win this game.

On top of leading the league in rushing yards, Barkley leads the league in rushing yards per game (126.5), rushing average (6.2), and 100+ yard rushing games (seven, including five in the last six games). Barkley is T-4th in the NFL in rushing touchdowns (10), behind Henry (13), Jalen Hurts (11) and David Montgomery (11), while he is 1st in rushing touchdowns of 20+ yards (5), 30+ yards (4), 40+ yards (3) and 70+ yards (2).

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Saquon Barkley hype reaches new levels ahead of Eagles-Ravens matchup

You know a NFL player is really very special when they’re talking about him on both Wall Street and in Hollywood

Adrian Peterson was the last running back to win the NFL MVP award back in 2012. Saquon Barkley of the Philadelphia Eagles is considered to be one of the three front-runners for the Most Valuable Player award, alongside Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen and Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson.

Sunday brings an absolutely massive game, as Barkley and the league’s number one rushing offense visit Baltimore, who boast the NFL’s number two rushing attack. It’s also a matchup between the league’s top two individual rushers Barkley, and the Ravens’ Derrick Henry.

The stats do not lie—Barkley and the Eagles have been doing things at the running back position and in the running game since the 1940s. What makes these feats all the more impressive is that back then, most teams didn’t pass a whole lot, and most offensive production for every team came on the ground.

The Ravens, who could be without one of their top defensive players, Roquan Smith, on Sunday, will have to do their best to limit Barkley’s production.

Coming off a 255-yard rushing performance on Sunday Night Football, Barkley isn’t a player you can genuinely shut down or effectively contain. You have to try to limit the damage he can do.

The Eagles running back is having such an excellent season that he’s become a pop culture sensation. It’s not just NFL journalists or sports media personalities talking about Barkley.

Actor and Philadelphia native Michael Blackson, known for Next Friday and Meet the Blacks, is a huge Eagles fan. Blackson pointed out how Barkley has extra motivation this season, as he wants to prove the New York Giants wrong in not offering him the new contract he sought.

“Of course, I mean, they (Giants) didn’t give him the money that he wanted. So he will want to prove it and show them why they are going to miss him for the rest of the season,” Blackson said in an exclusive with RG. “That’s what you do against your old team. You go all out for your new team and show them why they should have kept him.”

Signing with a division rival and then lighting them up is the best way to prove your point to them. In addition to entertainment news, Barkley is now getting featured in finance news!

Jim Cramer, host of CNBC’s “Mad Money” and the world’s foremost finance bro, raves about Barkley regularly during appearances on the network’s stock market-related programming.

On Monday, Cramer claimed that Barkley could bench press 650 pounds.

Cramer has also been extolling Barkley’s virtues on social media all season long, and he declared the running back to be in the G.O.A.T. conversation on X/Twitter after Sunday night’s performance.

You know a NFL player is really very special when they’re talking about him on both Wall Street and in Hollywood. However, Zach Orr and the Ravens defense just need to do what they do, stick to the game plan, and not get awed by the hype surrounding the stellar Eagles running back.