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Eagles rule out four starters for Christmas Day matchup vs. Giants

Eagles rule out four starters for Christmas Day matchup vs. Giants, while DeVonta Smith will play after missing two practices

The Eagles released their final injury report of the week, and the team will play without four starters when they host the Giants at Lincoln Financial Field.

Maddox (pectoral) will wait another week before he returns from Injured Reserve despite being a full participant this week.

Philadelphia will also be without linebacker Zach Cunningham (knee), Pro Bowl left guard Landon Dickerson (thumb), and Pro Bowl cornerback Darius Slay (knee).

The Eagles will regain starting right guard Cam Jurgens, who missed the Monday night game in Seattle with a pectoral injury.

He was a full participant in practice all week.

NFL Week 16 picks: Who the experts are taking in Eagles vs. Giants

We’re looking at who the NFL experts are picking in the Philadelphia Eagles Week 16 matchup against the New York Giants

The Giants visit the Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field for an intriguing NFC East matchup on Monday, Dec. 25.

Kickoff is set for 4:30 p.m. ET on FOX, as Nick Sirianni’s group will look to snap a three-game losing streak while regaining some confidence against the struggling Giants.

Monday’s festive matchup is the Giants’ first-ever Christmas Day game and their 176th regular-season matchup against the Eagles. This is the first of two meetings in three weeks between the teams.

Philadelphia won regular-season matchups and an NFC divisional playoff game against the Giants last season (48-22 on Dec. 11, 22-16 on Jan. 8, and 38-7 in the playoffs on Jan. 21).

The Giants are 2-2 against NFC East opponents this season.

With final preparation for the matchup underway, here are the NFL expert picks.

Seven stats to know for Eagles’ Christmas day matchup vs. Giants

We’re looking at seven stats to know for the Philadelphia Eagles matchup against the New York Giants on Christmas Day in Week 16

The Giants visit the Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field for an NFC East matchup on Monday, Dec. 25.

Kickoff is set for 4:30 p.m. ET on FOX.

Monday’s festive matchup is the Giants’ first-ever Christmas Day game and their 176th regular-season matchup against the Eagles. This is the first of two meetings in three weeks between the teams.

The Giants are 85-89-2 in the regular season against Philadelphia and 2-3 in the postseason.

Philadelphia won regular-season games and an NFC divisional playoff game against the Giants last season (48-22 on Dec. 11, 22-16 on Jan. 8, and 38-7 in the playoffs on Jan. 21).

The Giants are 2-2 against NFC East opponents this season.

With preparation for the matchup underway, here are seven early stats.

Where the Eagles rank statistically heading into Christmas Day matchup vs. Giants

We’re looking at where the Philadelphia Eagles rank statistically heading into Week 16 matchup against the New York Giants

Philadelphia has advanced to the playoffs for the third straight season, but they’ll spend the next three weeks regaining their swagger after suffering three consecutive losses stunningly.

The Eagles were supposed to be entering the sweet spot of their schedule, and their next three games feature two opponents with a combined 8-20 record as Nick Sirianni’s club will meet the Giants twice, with the Arizona Cardinals sandwiched in between.

Jalen Hurts is among the league leaders in turnovers, the Philadelphia offense is madly inconsistent, and the defense has imploded down the stretch.

With preparation for a Christmas Day matchup against the Giants set to begin, we’re looking at where the Eagles rank statistically heading into Week 16.

Studs and duds from Eagles’ stunning Monday night loss to the Seahawks

We’re looking at studs and duds from the Philadelphia Eagles 20-17 loss to the Seattle Seahawks on Monday Night Football

The Eagles clinched a playoff berth on Sunday, but the team doesn’t look like a postseason favorite after dropping their third straight game to an NFC opponent.

On Monday night, Philadelphia allowed 17 second-half points, blew a late lead, and allowed Drew Lock to drive Seattle 92 yards for a game-winning touchdown pass to Jaxon Smith-Njigba with less than a minute remaining.

Jalen Hurts would eventually get picked off by Julian Love for a second time, and the Eagles are now 10-4 with just three games left on the schedule.

With preparation for the Giants set to begin, we’re looking at the studs and duds from Monday night.

Eagles snap count vs. Seahawks: Breakdown, observations from 20-17 loss in Week 15

We’re looking at the snap counts and playing time percentages from the Philadelphia Eagles 20-17 loss to the Seattle Seahawks in Week 15

The Eagles have clinched a playoff berth but are working to get back into the postseason after dropping their third straight game to an NFC opponent.

On Monday night, Philadelphia allowed 17 second-half points, blew a late lead, and allowed Drew Lock to drive Seattle 92 yards for a game-winning touchdown pass to Jaxon Smith-Njigba with less than a minute remaining.

Jalen Hurts would eventually get picked off by Julian Love for a second time, and the Eagles are now 10-4 with just three games left on the schedule.

With preparation for the Giants set to begin, we’re looking at Monday night’s snap count and playing time percentages.

Takeaways and observations from Eagles shocking 20-17 loss to Seahawks

We’re looking at takeaways and observations from the Philadelphia Eagles shocking 20-17 loss to the Seattle Seahawks on Monday Night Football

Drew Lock shined as the backup to injured quarterback Geno Smith, going 22 of 33 passing for 208 yards, one touchdown, and a 94.0 rating as the Seahawks upset the Eagles at Lumen Field in Seattle.

Philadelphia allowed 17 second-half points and a disappointing 92-yard drive, giving the Seahawks a 20-17 win to stay within striking distance in the NFC playoff race.

After a slow start, DK Metcalf had five catches for 48 yards, while Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with four catches for 48 yards and the miraculous touchdown catch.

With the Birds in a free-fall after three straight losses, we’re looking at takeaways and observations from the stunning loss.

Instant analysis of Eagles stunning 20-17 loss to Seahawks on Monday Night Football

We’re looking at the instant analysis of the Philadelphia Eagles 20-17 loss to the Seattle Seahawks on Monday Night Football

The Eagles will need to do more than switch defensive play-callers after allowing 17 second-half points and a disappointing 92-yard drive, giving the Seahawks a 20-17 win over Philadelphia.

Drew Lock shined as the backup to injured quarterback Geno Smith, going 22 of 33 passing for 208 yards, one touchdown, and a 94.0 rating.

After a slow start, DK Metcalf had five catches for 48 yards, while Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with four catches for 48 yards and the miraculous touchdown catch.

Philadelphia has now lost three games in a row, and we’re looking at an instant analysis of the shocking defeat.

Takeaways, highlights from first half as Eagles hold a 10-3 lead over Seahawks on MNF

We’re looking at takeaways from the first half as the Philadelphia Eagles hold a 10-3 lead over the Seattle Seahawks

The Eagles are still struggling to score touchdowns in the first half, but Matt Patricia’s revamped defensive unit did enough, as the road team jumped out to a 10-3 first-half lead.

Philadelphia quarterback Jalen Hurts started despite flu-like symptoms and finished the first half 9 of 15 passing, for 79 yards.

Hurts also had six carries for 29 yards and the lone touchdown of the game, his 13th on the season, tying his own Eagles single-season record for quarterbacks.

With the second half underway, here are takeaways and highlights from the first half.

Eagles-Seahawks inactives for MNF: Jalen Hurts to start at QB

All-Pro quarterback Jalen Hurts is active for Philadelphia Eagles vs. Seattle Seahawks

The Eagles released their list of inactives for Monday night, and quarterback Jalen Hurts is expected to start tonight’s game against the Seattle Seahawks.

Hurts was downgraded to questionable on Sunday with an illness, flying separately from the rest of the team for precautionary reasons and is now feeling well enough to play.

The Eagles will be without three key starters for tonight’s contest, as linebacker Zach Cunningham, guard Cam Jurgens, and cornerback Darius Slay are three starters for the Eagles who are out tonight with their respective injuries.

Newly acquired All-Pro linebacker Shaquille Leonard will likely start and see an increase in defensive snaps with Cunningham inactive.

Sua Opeta or Tyler Steen will start at right guard for Jurgens.