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Eagles face must win scenario for No. 1 seed in Week 18 after disastrous loss to Saints

The Eagles are facing a must-win scenario for the division and No. 1 overall seed in the NFC after a disastrous 20-10 loss to the Saints at home

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NFL seasons can fall apart in a hurry and the Eagles are now facing a must-win scenario in Week 18 after a disastrous 20-10 loss to the Saints on Sunday.

Returning home to Lincoln Financial Field for the first time in three weeks, quarterback Gardner Minshew was sacked six times on the afternoon, and went 18-32 passing for 274 yards, one touchdown, and one interception that was returned for a touchdown in the loss.

Minshew looked out of sorts at times and made several costly errors while trying to bring Philadelphia back from a 13-0 first-half deficit.

The scenario has been simple since the end of Week 15, with Philadelphia needing to win one of their final three games to win the NFC East and clinch home-field advantage in the NFC.

Without Jalen Hurts on Christmas Eve, the Eagles were defeated by the Cowboys 40-34, after an impressive performance from quarterback Dak Prescott.

On Sunday, the Eagles’ defense was solid, breaking the franchise record for sacks in a season, but they struggled to get off the field on third down, and couldn’t withstand one of the NFL’s top offenses being held to 10 total points.

Philadelphia will now host the New York Giants at home in the season finale, in a game in which the visitors could rest their starters after clinching a playoff berth with a 38-10 beatdown of the Colts.

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10 takeaways from the first half as the Saints hold a 13-0 lead over the Eagles

Here are ten takeaways from an ugly first half as the Eagles trail the Saints 13-0 at Lincoln Financial Field

The Eagles returned to Lincoln Financial Field for the first time in three weeks, and in a shocking turn of events, were held scoreless in the first half by a stingy Saints defense.

Philadelphia was held to 61 total yards, two first downs (0 in first 29 minutes), 1-5 on 3rd downs, and 9 rushing yards in a miserable first-half performance as the team works to wrap up the No. 1 seed in the NFC.

With the second half moments away from starting, here are ten takeaways from a nerve-wracking first half of action.

Eagles vs. Saints inactives for Week 17

Philadelphia Eagles Pro Bowl quarterback Jalen Hurts is among six players listed as inactive for the Week 17 matchup against the New Orleans Saints

The Eagles released their inactives list for Sunday’s matchup against the Saints, and Pro Bowl quarterback Jalen Hurts is among six players listed as inactive.

Gardner Minshew will start again for a second straight week after passing for 355 yards in the loss to Dallas last week.

Lane Johnson and Avonte Maddox are also out for the game — allowing rookies Josh Sills and Kyron Johnson to suit up.

The expectation is that Jack Driscoll will start at right tackle in place of Johnson, while Josiah Scott will replace Maddox in the slot.

Eagles vs. Saints: 5 matchups to watch on defense

We’re previewing five matchups to watch when the Philadelphia Eagles are on defense against Alvin Kamara and the New Orleans Saints

The Eagles and Saints are prepping for an important Week 17 matchup that has postseason and NFL draft implications for both teams.

If Philadelphia (13-2) can get the win, they’ll win the division and clinch home-field advantage in the NFC playoffs.

Handing New Orleans another loss would drop them to 6-10 on the season, improving their draft positioning as well for a pick that belongs to Philadelphia. As it stands, the Eagles (by way of the Saints) have the 10th pick in the NFL Draft, courtesy of a blockbuster pre-draft trade in April.

Philadelphia sent the Saints two first-round picks in 2022 as well as a sixth-round selection in exchange for 2022 first- and third-round picks that became wide receiver A.J. Brown), a 2022 seventh-round pick, the 2023 first-round pick, and a 2024 second-round pick.

With kickoff less than 2 hours away, here are five matchups to watch when the Eagles are on defense.

Eagles unofficial depth chart ahead of Week 17 matchup vs. Saints

Here’s the Philadelphia Eagles updated unofficial depth chart ahead of the Week 17 matchup against the New Orleans Saints at Lincoln Financial Field

The Philadelphia Eagles are less than 5 hours away from returning to the field for an early Sunday afternoon matchup against the Saints.

The Birds are the favorite and will look to move to 14-2 on the season while maintaining their lead in the NFC. 

Jalen Hurts will miss his second straight game with a shoulder injury, while Jonathan Gannon’s retooled defense will look to adjust without Avonte Maddox and C.J. Gardner-Johnson.

Here’s your updated depth chart for Week 17 with Philadelphia choosing to rule right tackle Lane Johnson out until the playoffs.

Eagles’ updated 53-man roster for Week 17 matchup vs. Saints

Here’s an updated look at the Philadelphia Eagles 53-man roster ahead of Sunday’s Week 17 matchup against the New Orleans Saints at Lincoln Financial Field

The Philadelphia Eagles are less than 24 away from returning to the field for an early Sunday afternoon matchup against the Saints.

The Birds are the favorite and will look to move to 14-2 on the season while maintaining their lead in the NFC. 

Jalen Hurts will miss his second straight game with a shoulder injury, while Jonathan Gannon’s retooled defense will look to adjust without Avonte Maddox and C.J. Gardner-Johnson.

Here’s your updated 53-man roster for Week 17 with Philadelphia choosing to rule right tackle Lane Johnson out until the playoffs.

3 causes for concern as the Eagles and Saints meet in Week 17

We’re looking at 3 causes for concern ahead of the Philadelphia Eagles Week 17 matchup against the New Orleans Saints at Lincoln Financial Field

The Eagles (13-2) and the Saints are a little over 24 hours away from a critical Week 17 matchup that’ll have postseason and NFL draft implications for both teams.

New Orleans (6-9) needs a win to stay in the NFC South race, while Philadelphia can clinch the NFC East and home-field advantage throughout the playoffs.

With Jalen Hurts now ruled out and two other critical players nursing injuries as well, here are 3 causes for concern on Sunday.

Eagles QB Jalen Hurts listed as doubtful for matchup vs. Saints

The Philadelphia Eagles are listing quarterback Jalen Hurts as doubtful for Week 17 against the New Orleans Saints, while Miles Sanders was a full participant

The Eagles initially had 12 players land on their injury list at the beginning of the week, but only two players have been ruled out (Lane Johnson, and Avonte Maddox), while Jalen Hurts has been listed as doubtful.

Hurts returned to practice on Thursday in a limited capacity and although he’s been pushing to play, it’ll likely be Gardner Minshew under center against New Orleans.

Philadelphia can win the division and clinch home-field advantage throughout the NFC playoffs with a win on Sunday.

Nick Sirianni noncommittal on Jalen Hurts status for Week 17; Talks Eagles options at right tackle

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni says he’s still sorting things out in regard to Jalen Hurts status for Week 17 against the New Orleans Saints

The Eagles are a few hours away from starting their final practice of the week in preparation for Sunday’s matchup against the Saints.

All eyes will be on Philadelphia quarterback Jalen Hurts, who could be ruled out on Friday, or listed as questionable and a game-time decision depending on how he feels and how cautious team brass is with his rehab.

New Orleans (6-9) comes into this game looking to remain in contention for the NFC South division title.

Jalen Hurts participated in Thursday’s practice ahead of Eagles matchup vs. Saints

Social media is abuzz with videos and pictures of Pro Bowl quarterback Jalen Hurts participating in Thursday’s practice ahead of Philadelphia Eagles’ matchup vs. the New Orleans Saints

It was only practice, but with the Philadelphia Eagles badly needing to lock up the No. 1 seed in the NFC, Pro Bowl quarterback Jalen Hurts returned to throwing on Thursday.

He was seen taking first-team reps early on, and it appears that he could miraculously start for the Eagles on Sunday in a must-win matchup.

With Lane Johnson, Avonte Maddox and several others dealing with injuries, clinching the division on Sunday would allow Philadelphia to rest some starters in the season finale against the Giants.