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6 surprising stats for Eagles, Dolphins

The Philadelphia Eagles (5-6) are heading to Miami after a loss to Seattle and will visit the Dolphins (2-9) on Sunday at 1 p.m. Sunday. The Dolphins have won two of their last four games, but are still firmly in tank mode as they search out a …

The Philadelphia Eagles (5-6) are heading to Miami after a loss to Seattle and will visit the Dolphins (2-9) on Sunday at 1 p.m. Sunday.

The Dolphins have won two of their last four games, but are still firmly in tank mode as they search out a top-five pick. The game offers some interesting matchups, dynamics and surprising stats for both teams.

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1. Ryan Fitzpatrick doesn’t get much help with the YAC

When the Dolphins wide receivers make a big play or rack up huge numbers, it’s usually by the grace of Fitzpatrick’s arm. In a unique stat provide by Inside Edge, Fitzpatrick is No. 4 in the NFL when it comes to the percentage of his passing yards coming through the air.

Dolphins receivers are not among the top in the league at yards after the catch.

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Eagles activate CB Cre’Von LeBlanc off injured reserve

Cre’Von LeBlanc off injured reserve and added to Eagles active roster

The Philadelphia Eagles have a full and healthy defensive backfield with the news that Cre’Von LeBlanc has been activated off of injured reserve and added to the 53-man roster.

To make room for LeBlanc, the Eagles waived Jordan Matthews earlier in the week.

LeBlanc injured his foot during the first week of training camp and missed all of the preseason.

During the 53-man cut-down, the Eagles designated LeBlanc to injured reserve with his status to return once healthy. LeBlanc will backup Avonte Maddox in the slot.

Eagles Estimated Injury Report: Zach Ertz did not participate, 4 other starters listed as limited

Eagles Injury Report: Zach Ertz did not participate, 4 other starters listed as limited

The Philadelphia Eagles released their Thursday estimated injury report for the team’s Thanksgiving day injury release and Zach Ertz is trending towards not playing.

Had the Eagles practice, Ertz likely would have sat out again and if he can’t practice on Friday, he could be a scratch with a hamstring injury.

Nelson Agholor, Jordan Howard, Alshon Jeffery, and Jason Peters are all trending in the right direction, while Lane Johnson, Brandon Brooks, and Carson Wentz all look good to go for Sunday in Miami.

Eagles Injury Report: Zach Ertz did not practice; Alshon Jeffery, Lane Johnson limited

Alshon Jeffery, Lane Johnson limited; Jordan Howard improving

The Philadelphia Eagles released their first injury report in advance of Sunday’s matchup with the Dolphins in Miami and some more reinforcements returned to practice.

Alshon Jeffery, Nelson Agholor and Lane Johnson all returned to practice after missing Sunday’s loss to Seattle.

Jordan Howard is still progressing from his stinger suffered against the Chicago Bears, but he’ll likely be evaluated later in the week, as he’s yet to be cleared for contact.

Tight end Zach Ertz was at practice but spent a good amount of time off to the side. Carson Wentz bruised hand is progressing well also and he should be good to go for Sunday.

Doug Pederson provides an update on Alshon Jeffery, Lane Johnson, and others

Doug Pederson provides an update on Alshon Jeffery, Lane Johnson, and others

The Philadelphia Eagles returned to practice on Wednesday in preparation for the team’s game against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday.

Eagles head coach Doug Pederson addressed the media on Wednesday and provide an update on Alshon Jeffery and Nelson Agholor.

Pederson said Agholor and Jeffery are trending in the right direction and both players are expected to be full participants in practice this week. The Eagles are 0-4 without Jeffery in the lineup and need his services down the stretch.

Johnson is not out of the concussion protocol, but he will practice on Wednesday as he works to get cleared.

Star running back Jordan Howard continues to have limited participation in practice as he works his way back from a stinger suffered two weeks ago.

Eagles inactives vs. Seahawks: Alshon Jeffery among 4 starters ruled out

Alshon Jeffery among those out vs. The Seahawks

The Philadelphia Eagles will be without 4 starters on offense when they face the Seahawks at Lincoln Financial Field.

After it was previously reported that he would play on Sunday, Alshon Jeffery was ruled out, along with Nelson Agholor, Jordan Howard and Lane Johnson.

Eagles WR Alshon Jeffery expected to play vs. Seahawks despite ankle injury

Alshon Jeffery expected to play vs. Seahawks

Despite a nagging ankle injury that has affected his play and his calf at times, Eagles wide receiver Alshon Jeffery is expected to play on Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks.

Running back Jordan Howard (shoulder) has not been cleared for contact yet and is not expected to play according to Adam Schefter. Wide receiver Nelson Agholor (knee) is not expected to play as well.

For the Seahawks, defensive end Jadeveon Clowney met with a back specialist in Philadelphia ahead of Sunday’s tilt versus the Eagles and he’ll be a game-time decision.

Eagles vs. Seahawks: TV broadcast map for Week 12

Eagles vs. Seahawks: TV broadcast map for Week 12

The 5-5 Philadelphia Eagles are set to host the 8-2 Seattle Seahawks at home in a huge game for the Birds. A loss today wouldn’t eliminate the Eagles from playoff contention, but it would ensure that Philadelphia needs to win the Week 16 showdown against Dallas to win the division.

This game was flexed off Sunday Night Football, but it’s still a huge matchup and according to 506 Sports, it’ll be the game that the majority of America will be watching on Fox at 1:00 p.m.

If you live in the red, you’ll see Russell Wilson battle Carson Wentz in Philadelphia. If you’re in the blue, you’ll see the Giants vs. the Bears. If you live in the yellow area, you’ll see Detroit vs. Washington.

Eagles promote Greg Ward to active roster, place Rudy Ford on IR

Eagles promote WR Greg Ward to the active roster

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The Philadelphia Eagles have promoted wide receiver, Greg Ward up from the practice squad to the active roster. To make room on the roster for Ward, the Eagles placed safety Rudy Ford on injured reserve.

Ward was promoted to the active roster in Week 3 and played 13 offensive snaps against the Detroit Lions in a loss. A former college quarterback at Houston, Ward has spent the week impersonating Russell Wilson of the Seahawks, the Eagles opponent on Sunday.

Both Alshon Jeffery and Nelson Agholor are battling injuries and Ward could help provide the Eagles with a consistent deep threat.

Andre Dillard has interesting response when comparing switch from LT to RT

Eagles left tackle Andre Dillard compares switching from left tackle to right tackle to learning how to write with a new hand

Andre Dillard will make the fourth start of his NFL career when he replaces Lane Johnson in the lineup for the Eagles’ game against the Seattle Seahawks. It’ll be the first time Dillard has ever played right tackle.

Dillard was an All-American left tackle at Washington State, but this will be the first time he’s ever played right tackle in a game. Asked for comparison to describe the difference to reporters after practice on Friday, Dillard compared the experience to having to write with a different hand.

Johnson left the Eagles’ loss to the New England Patriots on Sunday with a concussion, and was still in the concussion protocol on Friday and has yet to be cleared to return.