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Week 11 picks: Who the experts are taking in Eagles vs. Chiefs

Philadelphia and Kansas City are just days away from a Monday night showdown and we’re looking at who the NFL experts are picking in Eagles vs. Chiefs

After a bye week that should allow both teams a renewed freshness, the Eagles and Chiefs are set for a semi-Super Bowl rematch at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on ESPN’s Monday Night Football.

The two teams last met on Feb. 12 in Super Bowl LVII.

Kansas City defeated Philadelphia 38-35 in that matchup to earn their third Lombardi Trophy in franchise history. The Chiefs enter Monday’s matchup on top of the AFC with a 7-2 record after defeating the Miami Dolphins 21-14 in Germany on Nov. 5.

Kansas City is looking to lock up an eighth-straight AFC West title.

Philadelphia is 8-1 and on top of the NFC East after a 33-28 win over the Dallas Cowboys in Week 9.

With kickoff fast approaching, we’re looking at who the NFL experts are picking.

Report: Eagles to feature James Bradberry in slot CB role vs. Buccaneers

With Avonte Maddox out indefinitely, the Philadelphia #Eagles are set to move All-Pro cornerback James Bradberry to the slot for Week 3 vs. the Bucs

The Eagles will be without Avonte Maddox indefinitely, and with Philadelphia set to face the talented Buccaneers on Monday night, an All-Pro could be switching positions.

Jordan Schultz reports that defensive coordinator Sean Desai will move James Bradberry inside to the slot/nickel cornerback spot.

Bradberry spent time cross-training in the slot during training camp, and his physicality could allow Desai to feature the cornerback in the STAR role that Jalen Ramsey has made famous.

Bradberry can now match up confidently with opposing wide receivers who are getting moved around or athletic All-Pro tight ends who can flex into space.

The Eagles still have Mario Goodrich and Justin Evans if the team needs to have Bradberry on a pitch count inside and give the retooled defense valued flexibility and versatility as we advance.

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Eagles’ All-Pro James Bradberry is getting work at slot CB ahead of matchup vs. Bucs

Philadelphia #Eagles’ All-Pro CB James Bradberry is getting work in the slot after returning to practice following his concussion suffered in Week 1

James Bradberry spent part of training camp and the preseason getting reps at the slot cornerback, allowing the defensive coordinator to make Philadelphia’s defense even more versatile.

With Avonte Maddox on injured reserve after suffering a torn pec, Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni talked about rolling with an “in-house” option.

That could mean second-year cornerback Mario Goodrich, who replaced Maddox during Thursday night’s win over Minnesota.

The choice for Sunday’s matchup and on obvious passing downs is Bradberry, which would allow Josh Jobe to flourish on the outside.

Bradberry missed the Week 2 win over the Vikings with a concussion.

Still, during his first practice back, the cornerback was coached by nickel cornerback coach and Chester, Pennsylvania native Ronell Williams, according to the Inquirer’s Josh Tolentino.

Philadelphia has options at the position, and it could also allow rookie safety Sydney Jones to see snaps on select downs.

Justin Evans has experience in the slot and the Eagles could scheme to play more zone on obvious passing downs to protect guys on the backend.

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Eagles announce three roster moves ahead of Week 3 matchup vs. Buccaneers

The Philadelphia #Eagles announce three roster moves ahead of Week 3 matchup vs. Buccaneers

The Eagles announced three roster moves on Wednesday, signing Britain Covey to the active roster, signing running back Bryant Koback to the Practice Squad, and placing cornerback Avonte Maddox on Injured Reserve.

Philadelphia will travel to Tampa Bay on Monday night for a matchup against the undefeated Buccaneers.

Eagles are working out cornerback William Jackson III

The Philadelphia #Eagles are working out cornerback William Jackson III ahead of Week 3

William Jackson III made our list of ten potential replacements for injured cornerback Avonte Maddox, and according to Jordan Schultz, the veteran is in Philadelphia for a workout.

Maddox is out indefinitely and could miss the remainder of the season after suffering a torn pectoral muscle.

The Steelers traded for Jackson at the deadline last season in a deal with the Washington Commanders. The veteran cornerback never appeared in a game, was placed on injured reserve with a back issue, and never played a snap for the Steelers.

Jackson was a salary cap casualty but could provide depth and experience if healthy.

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Takeaways from Avonte Maddox being out indefinitely with a torn pec

We’re looking at takeaways and observations from the news #Eagles CB Avonte Maddox will be out indefinitely after having surgery on a torn pectoral muscle

The Eagles are used to playing without Avonte Maddox over the past two seasons and they’ll go an indefinite amount of time without their slot cornerback in 2023.

Philadelphia is already down a starter at middle linebacker, and the team will lose their slot cornerback after he sustained a pectoral injury.

In Rapoport reports that Maddox will be out indefinitely and could miss the remainder of the season after undergoing surgery.

Maddox underwent an MRI on Friday, and after receiving a second opinion, he’ll have the surgery.

With the news starting to trickle out, here are takeaways and observations.

Eagles slot CB Avonte Maddox out indefinitely after surgery for torn pectoral muscle

The Philadelphia #Eagles will be without Avonte Maddox for an indefinite amount of time and it could be season ending after surgery for a torn pectoral muscle

The Philadelphia Eagles are set to be without Avonte Maddox indefinitely.

It could be season-ending after the cornerback suffered a torn pectoral muscle in the win over Minnesota.

Maddox had two tackles in the win over Minnesota, and Mario Goodrich or James Bradberry could slide inside for Sean Desai’s unit.

Last season, Maddox had 43 tackles, three tackles for loss, one sack, three passes defended and one interception.

Selected in the fourth round of the 2018 NFL draft, Maddox has played six seasons for the Eagles, amassing 188 solo tackles, 58 assists, 3.0 sacks, one fumble recovery, and four interceptions.

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Avonte Maddox shares emotional Instagram message amid reports he suffered a torn pec

Philadelphia #Eagles CB Avonte Maddox shares emotional Instagram message amid reports he suffered season-ending torn pec

Avonte Maddox is one of the top slot cornerbacks in the NFL when healthy, and the sixth-year veteran could miss the remainder of the season with a torn pec.

On Saturday, the Eagles veteran took to Instagram to post an emotional message about his latest adversity.

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Last season, Maddox had 43 tackles, three tackles for loss, one sack, three passes defended and one interception.

Selected in the fourth round of the 2018 NFL draft, Maddox has played six seasons for the Eagles, amassing 188 solo tackles, 58 assists, 3.0 sacks, one fumble recovery, and four interceptions.

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Eagles slot CB Avonte Maddox could miss remainder of 2023 season with a torn pec

Philadelphia #Eagles slot CB Avonte Maddox could miss remainder of 2023 season with a torn pectoral muscle suffered in 34-28 win over Minnesota Vikings

Avonte Maddox is one of the top slot cornerbacks in the NFL when healthy, and the sixth-year veteran could miss the remainder of the season with a torn pec.

Jeff McLane of The Inquirer reports that Eagles brass fears Maddox may have suffered a torn pectoral muscle in the win.

He’ll get a second opinion, but Maddox’s season is likely over.

Last season, Maddox had 43 tackles, three tackles for loss, one sack, three passes defended and one interception.

Selected in the fourth round of the 2018 NFL draft, Maddox has played six seasons for the Eagles, amassing 188 solo tackles, 58 assists, 3.0 sacks, one fumble recovery, and four interceptions.

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Eagles’ CB Avonte Maddox feared to have suffered a torn pec in 34-28 win over Vikings

Philadelphia #Eagles’ talented slot cornerback Avonte Maddox is feared to have suffered a torn pec in Thursday night win over Vikings

Avonte Maddox is one of the top slot cornerbacks in the NFL when healthy, and the sixth-year veteran could miss a significant amount of time with another injury.

John Clark of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports that Eagles brass fears Maddox may have suffered a torn pectoral muscle in the win.

Maddox had two tackles in the win over Minnesota, and Mario Goodrich or James Bradberry could slide inside for Sean Desai’s unit.

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