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Eagles-Jets inactives: Sydney Brown to miss third straight game with hamstring injury

We’re looking at the Philadelphia Eagles inactives for Week 6 and Sydney Brown will miss his third straight game

The Eagles released their list of inactives for Sunday’s matchup against the Jets, and Sydney Brown will miss his third consecutive game with a hamstring injury.

Rookie defensive tackle Moro Ojomo and rookie offensive guard Tyler Steen will dress for their second consecutive game to provide depth at their respective positions.

Undrafted rookie cornerback Mekhi Garner will make his NFL debut with Slay absent. Garner, along with Devon Allen, were elevated from the practice squad.

Allen will dress for the second time this season.

For the New York Jets, their secondary will be without Sauce Gardner and two other defensive backs, along with three other defenders.

Eagles vs. Jets: 10 players to watch in Week 6 matchup

We’re looking at ten key players to watch during the Philadelphia Eagles matchup against the New York Jets

Philadelphia is 12-0 all time against the Jets and the Birds would like to move to 6-0 with the NFL toughest stretch of games approaching.

In the next 9 weeks, the Eagles will play Miami at home, at Washington, Dallas, and then a gauntlet after the bye week that includes the Chiefs, Bills, 49ers, and Giants.

Philadelphia will be without four starters including Darius Slay, Jalen Carter, Justin Evans and Quez Watkins.

With preparation for the matchup complete, here are ten players to watch.

Eagles’ updated 53-man roster vs. Jets: News and notes for Week 6

We’re looking at the Philadelphia Eagles updated 53-man roster ahead of Sunday’s Week 6 matchup against the New York Jets

The Eagles announced four roster moves on Saturday, with Nakobe Dean returning from injured reserve being the most notable.

Quez Watkins was also placed on injured reserve with a hamstring injury.

The second-year linebacker had his 21-day practice window activated this week, and he’ll play a critical role at the linebacker position.

Nicholas Morrow has been outstanding in Dean’s absence, and it’ll be interesting to see how Sean Desai distributes playing time.

With the team heading up the New Jersey Turnpike, here’s an updated 53-man roster for Sunday.

Lane Johnson on Brotherly Shove: ‘We’re better at it than most, it is what it is’

#Eagles All-Pro right tackle Lane Johnson sat down with Pat McAfee and said Philadelphia is the best at the QB sneak and it is what it is

Philadelphia has reinvented the quarterback sneak, and as experts and analysts from around the league complain about the play’s authenticity, All-Pro right tackle Lane Johnson is embracing the hate.

During a Friday appearance on the Pat McAfee Show, Johnson was asked about the “Tush Push” and confidently boasted that the Eagles are “better at it than most” and “it is what it is.”

The Eagles were successful on four of six pushes in last week’s 23-14 victory over the Los Angeles Rams.

On the season, they’ve converted 13 of 16 into first downs or touchdowns — an 81.3% success rate, according to ESPN Stats & Information.

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Eagles’ updated unofficial depth chart ahead of Week 6 matchup vs. Jets

We’re looking at an updated unofficial depth chart for the Philadelphia #Eagles ahead of the Week 6 matchup against the New York Jets

The Eagles (5-0) will travel up the New Jersey Turnpike for the first of two straight matchups against AFC East foes when they face the Jets (2-3) at MetLife Stadium.

Nick Sirianni’s club could be without Jalen Carter and Darius Slay, with both players missing Thursday’s practice.

Entering Week 6, Philadelphia is the only undefeated team in the NFC East and one of two in the NFL.

With preparation underway for both teams, here’s an updated depth chart for Week 6.

Eagles at Jets: 5 storylines to watch in Week 6

We’re looking at key storylines for the Philadelphia #Eagles matchup against the New York Jets

Philadelphia is headed up the New Jersey Turnpike this weekend for an intriguing Sunday afternoon matchup against the AFC East’s New York Jets.

The Eagles are 12-0 in the all-time series vs. the Jets, and that dozen wins are currently the most wins without a loss by any NFL franchise in a head-to-head series.

With preparation underway, here are five storylines to watch for Week 6.

NFL stats leaders: Where D’Andre Swift, A.J. Brown rank entering Week 6

We’re looking at where #Eagles WR A.J. Brown and RB D’Andre Swift rank among the NFL statistical leaders entering Week 6

After having a “discussion” with quarterback Jalen Hurts, Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown has three monster performances and is now on a 1,800-yard pace.

After logging 130 yards in a Monday night win over the Buccaneers, Brown had a 175-yard game vs. Washington and another 127 yards Sunday against the Rams.

According to Reuben Frank of NBC Philadelphia, Brown is the first player in franchise history with 125 or more receiving yards three straight weeks.

Through the Eagles’ five games, running back D’Andre Swift and wide receiver A.J. Brown have logged 500+ yards from scrimmage, placing both among the league leaders.

With preparation for Week 6 underway, here’s where Brown and Swift rank in NFL statistical leaders.

Eagles PFF grades: Best and worst performers from 23-14 win over Rams

We’re looking at the highest and lowest graded players from the Philadelphia #Eagles 23-14 win over the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium

Philadelphia is 5-0 and one of two remaining undefeated NFL teams after a 23-14 win over the Los Angeles Rams that wasn’t as close as the score indicated.

The Eagles entered halftime up 17-10.

Sean Desai’s revamped defense took over from there, and the results showed as the Rams were held scoreless in the second half.

With preparation for the Jets underway, here are the highest and lowest-graded players from Week 5 via PFF.

Studs and duds from Eagles 23-14 win over Rams in Week 5

We’re looking at the studs and duds from the Philadelphia #Eagles 23-14 win over the Los Angeles Rams in Week 5

Philadelphia is 5-0 and one of two remaining undefeated NFL teams after a 23-14 win over the Los Angeles Rams that wasn’t as close as the score indicated.

The Eagles entered halftime up 17-10.

Then they held the Rams scoreless down the stretch, with defensive coordinator Sean Desai making the proper adjustments and his unit shutting the host team down at SoFi Stadium.

With preparation for the New York Jets underway, here are the studs and duds from Sunday’s win.

Best photos from Eagles’ 23-14 win vs. the Rams

We’re looking at the top 100 photos from the Philadelphia #Eagles 23-14 win over the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium

The Eagles are 5-0 and still one of two undefeated teams in the NFL after a convincing 23-14 win over the Rams that saw Sean Desai’s defense hold Los Angeles scoreless in the second half.

The Eagles defense sacked quarterback Matthew Stafford four times and held the Los Angeles Rams to under 60 yards rushing.

With preparation for the Jets underway, here are the top photos from Sunday’s win.

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