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Here are 15 impact players to watch from both teams when the Philadelphia Eagles and Tennessee Titans match up in Week 13
The Eagles (10-1) and Titans (7-4) are set to meet on Sunday afternoon in a game that could get emotional.
Philadelphia will look to control the line of scrimmage on both sides of the football.
At the same time, Jonathan Gannon will figure out how to contain running back Derrick Henry, while forcing quarterback Ryan Tannehill to make plays from the pocket.
Here are 15 impact players to watch.
The Titans ruled out Denico Autry, Elijah Molden, and Cody Hollister for Sunday’s matchup vs. the Eagles, but rookie WR Treylon Burks and DT Jeffery are on pace to play
Mike Vrabel ruled out Denico Autry, Elijah Molden and Cody Hollister for Sunday vs. Eagles. #Titans
— TURRON DAVENPORT (@TDavenport_NFL) December 2, 2022
The Titans ruled out defensive lineman Denico Autry (knee), defensive back Elijah Molden (groin), and wide receiver Cody Hollister (neck) for Sunday’s game against the Eagles.
Tennessee did get rookie wide receiver Treylon Burks, and Jeffery Simmons back for practice and they look on track to start an emotional matchup.
Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill appears to be getting healthier, and center Ben Jones was cleared from the concussion protocol.
Tannehill will look to get Burks his third straight game with 70-plus receiving yards.
The expert picks are in, and the Philadelphia Eagles are the slight favorites over the Tennessee Titans on Sunday
The Eagles (10-1) and Titans (7-4) are set to meet on Sunday afternoon in a game that could get emotional.
Philadelphia will look to control the line of scrimmage on both sides of the football.
At the same time, Jonathan Gannon will figure out how to contain running back Derrick Henry, while forcing quarterback Ryan Tannehill to make plays from the pocket.
The expert picks are in, and the consensus is with the Eagles in Week 12.
Tennessee Titans safety Kevin Byard talks about his reunion with A.J. Brown; Returning home to Philadelphia to face the Eagles
Kevin Byard is returning home on Sunday and it’ll be an emotional business trip filled with venom and hurt feelings.
Tennessee and Philadelphia is set for a physical matchup in Week 13 and it’ll center around wide receiver A.J. Brown and his draft night trade.
Titans defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons and Browns have been friends since their youth football days, while the team’s star safety, Byard, is just looking to have a fun afternoon.
“It’s going to be awesome. Obviously, A.J. is my guy. He’s having success in Philadelphia,” Byard said via Mainstreet Nashville. “I know he’s going to be amped up during the game, and I’m going back to my hometown. It’s going to be more about that for me. I’m going to have some family in the stands as well. It’s gonna be fun. It’s gonna be a great environment. Their fans are pretty crazy.”
Here’s more from Byard on the matchup and returning home.
Titan cornerback Kristian Fulton says he’s looking forward to his Week 13 matchup with Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown
For the first time since being traded during the 2022 NFL draft, Eagles wide receiver AJ Brown faces the team that initially drafted him.
The Titans are headed to Philadelphia to battle Brown and the Eagles, with Tennessee’s top cornerback fully embracing the challenge.
Kristian Fulton and Brown’s rivalry goes back to the SEC as the cornerback played at LSU, while the wide receiver attended Ole Miss. As teammates with the Titans, Fulton and Brown had their share of battles during practice, and the talented cornerback is looking forward to the real thing in Week 13.
#Titans Kristian Fulton said he had some battles with A.J. Brown in camp and is looking forward to playing against him in Sunday vs the Eagles. pic.twitter.com/K5LBod5Jzk
— TURRON DAVENPORT (@TDavenport_NFL) November 30, 2022
Fulton is the Titans’ top cover guy and will be a player to watch as he’s been dealing with a hamstring injury.
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DeVonta Smith and James Bradberry were among 13 Eagles who were limited participants in preparation for the Titans
Thursday injury report#TENvsPHI pic.twitter.com/6MYMjJ1jjn
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) December 1, 2022
The Eagles released their Thursday injury report in advance of the Sunday matchup against the Titans, and two key figures in the passing game are dealing with groin injuries.
DeVonta Smith and Zach Pascal were again limited participants in an estimated walkthrough, along with 11 other players who were resting.
Star safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson will be out with a lacerated kidney, but Philadelphia has yet to put him on the injured reserve list.
With Philadelphia and Tennessee set for a Sunday matchup, here are some pre-game quotes and what the Eagles are saying ahead of Week 13 against the Titans
The Eagles (10-1) and Titans (7-4) are set for a physical, Sunday afternoon matchup that’ll involve two division leaders, hurt feelings, and explosive offenses.
Philadelphia counters with Jalen Hurts, Miles Sanders, DeVonta Smith, and A.J. Brown, who’ll be at the center of some trash talk and disdain after a blockbuster draft night trade.
Tennessee with counter the Birds at the quarterback position with Ryan Tannehill, the NFL’s top rusher in Derrick Henry, and the wide receiver drafted to replace A.J. Brown, Treylon Burks.
With so many plots and storylines here’s what the Eagles are saying ahead of Week 13.
DeVonta Smith and Zach Pascal were among three Eagles who were limited participants during a Wednesday walkthrough in preparation for the Titans
Wednesday injury report#TENvsPHI pic.twitter.com/h23LAgm2f6
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) November 30, 2022
The Eagles released their Wednesday injury report in advance of the Sunday matchup against the Titans, and two key figures in the passing game are dealing with groin injuries.
DeVonta Smith and Zach Pascal were limited participants in an estimated walkthrough, while Patrick Johnson was limited with an ankle injury.
Star safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson will be out with a lacerated kidney, but Philadelphia has yet to put him on the injured reserve list.
Here’s an updated look at the Philadelphia Eagles’ 53-man roster ahead of Sunday night’s matchup against the Green Bay Packers
The Philadelphia Eagles are less than 12 hours away from returning to the field for a primetime matchup against the Packers on NBC.
The Birds are the favorite and will look to move to 10-1 on the season while maintaining their lead in the NFC.
Jalen Hurts continues to cement his status for a new contract, and at the same time, Jonathan Gannon’s retooled defense regained its form after being shredded in back-to-back weeks.
Here’s your updated 53-man roster for Week 12.
Here’s an updated look at the Philadelphia Eagles 53-man roster after a flurry of roster moves that saw Dallas Goedert go on IR and Ndamukong Suh and Linval Joseph arrive.
The Philadelphia Eagles are less than 24 hours away from returning to the field for an intriguing matchup against the AFC South’s Indianapolis Colts.
The Birds are a huge favorite and will look to move to 9-1 on the season while erasing any taste of that Monday night disaster.
Jalen Hurts continues to cement his status for a new contract, and at the same time, Jonathan Gannon’s retooled defense will look to make adjustments after being shredded in back-to-back weeks.
With Dallas Goedert now on injured reserve, here’s your updated 53-man roster for Week 11.
