The Philadelphia Eagles have a predicament at running back, but its one that every team around the NFL would love to have.
Over the last five games, the Eagles running game has been carried by the rookie Miles Sanders, with Boston Scott filling in valiantly in relief. On Thursday, Eagles head coach Doug Pederson said that running back Jordan Howard was set to meet with medical personnel in hopes of getting cleared for contact.
Howard hasn’t played since Nov. 3 due to a shoulder injury and if cleared, the potential for the Eagles to return to their thunder and lightning combo at running back presents itself.
On Thursday Doug Pederson presented a different outlook, revealing that Sanders is expected to remain the lead back even if Howard returns.
“I honestly don’t think much has to change,” Eagles coach Doug Pederson said on Thursday. “I think Jordan is a piece to the puzzle. He can obviously add depth, but Miles has been sort the hot hand here lately and we want to continue that going.”
Over the last five games, Sanders is averaging 117.6 total yards per game and four touchdowns. Expect the Eagles to continue to gashing defenses with Sanders and Scott, while utilizing Howard later in games and when the team needs a tough yard.