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Eagles | TE Zach Ertz elevated from practice squad Sat Oct 10, 04:33 PM
The Philadelphia Eagles elevated TE Zach Ertz from the practice squad for their game.
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Eagles | WR Hollywood Brown ruled out for Week 5 Fri Oct 9, 05:30 PM
Eagles WR Hollywood Brown (ankle) is listed as out on the Week 5 injury report. Hollywood Brown did not participate in Friday's practice.
| Footballguys view: Brown played 17 snaps in Week 2 and hasn't practiced or played since. The Eagles could have used him this week, as they are missing DeVonta Smith and Saquon Barkley, but alas. Brown will try to return next week. |
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Eagles | Dallas Goedert officially back after missing two games Fri Oct 9, 04:32 PM
Eagles TE Dallas Goedert was listed without a game status for Sunday's game against the Jaguars in London and is set to return after missing the Eagles' last two games.
| Footballguys view: Initial reports were that Goedert could be an IR candidate, but he'll return after just a two-game absence. The Eagles are hurting for weapons this week with DeVonta Smith and Saquon Barkley both out. Goedert can be started as a high-end streamer. |
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Eagles | Dontayvion Wicks set to play through hamstring injury Fri Oct 9, 04:32 PM
Eagles WR Dontayvion Wicks carries no game status for Sunday's game against the Jaguars in London despite a hamstring injury that limited him in practice on Thursday and Friday. Head coach Nick Sirianni praised Wicks' toughness during a Friday morning press conference.
| Footballguys view: With DeVonta Smith out, Wicks should be the team's top receiver in Week 5. Makai Lemon will definitely be involved, but his skill set is still very limited early in his career. Wicks can run a full allotment of routes and should be Jalen Hurts' go-to target. Against a tough Jaguars defense, though, we wouldn't blame you for benching all Eagles in this matchup. For those brave enough to start Wicks, he'll be a borderline WR3. |
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Eagles | Jalen Hurts on report with calf injury, full participant with no designation Fri Oct 9, 04:01 PM
Eagles QB Jalen Hurts appears on the injury report with a calf injury but was a full participant and carries no designation into Sunday's Week 5 game at the Jaguars. A long list of other Eagles players has been ruled out for Sunday.
| Footballguys view: It seems like every impactful Eagles player is on the injury report this week. Why not Hurts, too? He carries no designation and is expected to play Sunday morning. However, Hurts is a very risky start this week. You can likely find a better option on your waiver wire in single-quarterback leagues and hope to plug Hurts back in as the team gets healthier. |
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Eagles | Saquon Barkley ruled out for Sunday's game in London Fri Oct 9, 03:57 PM
The Eagles officially ruled out RB Saquon Barkley (hamstring) for Sunday's Week 5 game against the Jaguars in London. Barkley did not practice Thursday and was not seen at Friday's practice. He is one of five players the Eagles ruled out for Sunday.
| Footballguys view: With Barkley out, Will Shipley and Dameon Pierce are set to lead the backfield. The Eagles are dealing with multiple issues right now, including an unexpected retirement and the trade of two starting offensive linemen. Shipley has big-play speed and pass-catching upside, making him the more fun of the two backs. But Pierce's skill set could lead to touchdowns if he gets early-down and goal-line work. Shipley is a borderline RB2, while Pierce is more of a touchdown-or-bust desperation play. |
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Eagles | DeVonta Smith ruled out for Sunday vs. Jaguars Fri Oct 9, 03:57 PM
The Eagles officially ruled out WR DeVonta Smith (hamstring) for Sunday's Week 5 game against the Jaguars in London. Smith did not practice Thursday and worked off to the side on Friday. He is one of six players the Eagles ruled out for Sunday.
| Footballguys view: No surprise here, as Smith has been out of practice all week and was expected to miss multiple weeks after injuring his hamstring a couple of weeks ago. Dontayvion Wicks and Makai Lemon should lead the Eagles' receiving corps in Sunday's game against the Jaguars in London. Both are risky starts, as the Eagles, who are down multiple starting linemen and Saquon Barkley, will likely try to control the clock and keep the Jaguars' offense off the field. |
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Eagles | Eagles release Andy Dalton; McKee, Payton the backups to Hurts 'moving forward' Fri Oct 9, 02:24 PM
The Eagles are releasing QB Andy Dalton. QB Tanner McKee and rookie QB Cole Payton will be the backups to Jalen Hurts moving forward. The move doesn't close the door on Dalton's tenure with the team: the Eagles have a lot of injuries and needed his roster spot, and he could still return, even via a practice-squad spot.
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Eagles | Zack Baun out of concussion protocol, will play against Jaguars Fri Oct 9, 12:54 PM
Eagles LB Zack Baun has cleared the concussion protocol and will play against the Jaguars on Sunday. Baun was ruled out of the Week 4 loss to the Rams and returned to practice on a limited basis on Wednesday.
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Eagles | DeVonta Smith working off to the side again, 'likely signaling he is out' Fri Oct 9, 11:24 AM
Eagles WR DeVonta Smith (hamstring) was working off to the side again at Friday's practice, "likely signaling he is out as well" for Sunday's game against the Jaguars. Smith did not practice Wednesday or Thursday.
| Footballguys view: All signs are pointing to Smith missing this week's game. Dontayvion Wicks, if active, should be the team's top receiver. They'll also hope rookie Makai Lemon gets more involved than he has so far. Smith's absence would put pressure on Jalen Hurts and the rest of the Eagles' offense, knocking everyone down a bit in the fantasy rankings. |
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Eagles | Saquon Barkley (hamstring) not seen at Friday practice Fri Oct 9, 11:24 AM
Eagles RB Saquon Barkley was not spotted at practice on Friday. Barkley, who is dealing with a hamstring injury, also did not practice Wednesday or Thursday, leaving his status for Sunday's game against the Jaguars in doubt.
| Footballguys view: Barkley isn't expected to play this week and may miss even more time after that. In his absence, expect Will Shipley and Dameon Pierce to work as a complementary backfield duo. |
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Eagles | Sirianni expects Dontayvion Wicks (hamstring) to practice Friday Fri Oct 9, 10:57 AM
Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni said Friday that he expects WR Dontayvion Wicks (hamstring) to practice that day. Sirianni confirmed Wicks got hurt in Thursday's session, when he was added to the injury report as a limited participant. The Eagles visit the Jaguars on Sunday.
| Footballguys view: The Eagles are down a lot of weapons this week, and Dontayvion Wicks could be their top receiver. Wicks wasn't on Wednesday's injury report but popped up Thursday as a limited participant with a hamstring injury. Assuming he's active, he's a shaky WR3. Expect the Eagles to lean on their run game as much as possible to control the clock against a strong Jaguars team. |
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Eagles | WR DeVonta Smith did not practice Thursday Thu Oct 8, 03:15 PM
Eagles WR DeVonta Smith (hamstring) did not participate in Thursday's practice.
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Eagles | RB Saquon Barkley did not practice Thursday Thu Oct 8, 03:15 PM
Eagles RB Saquon Barkley (hamstring) did not participate in Thursday's practice.
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Eagles | TE Dallas Goedert (knee) limited in Thursday's practice Thu Oct 8, 03:15 PM
Eagles TE Dallas Goedert (knee) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.
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Eagles | WR Hollywood Brown (ankle) did not practice Thursday Thu Oct 8, 03:15 PM
Eagles WR Hollywood Brown (ankle) did not participate in Thursday's practice.
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Eagles | Saquon Barkley (hamstring) not seen at Thursday practice Thu Oct 8, 02:02 PM
Eagles RB Saquon Barkley (hamstring) was not seen during the open portion of practice on Thursday. Barkley did not practice on Wednesday and was called "week-to-week" with the hamstring injury on Monday. The Eagles play the Jaguars on Sunday.
| Footballguys view: Zero surprise here as Barkley is not expected to play in Week 5. Will Shipley and Dameon Pierce will split carries with Shipley likely being the lead back. We've got Shipley in the RB3/flex range for Fantasy GMs this week. |
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Eagles | Dallas Goedert appears to practice for second straight day Thu Oct 8, 02:02 PM
Eagles TE Dallas Goedert appeared to be practicing on Thursday for a second straight day. Goedert was among six Eagles ruled out for the Week 4 game against the Rams.
| Footballguys view: The Eagles are getting thin when it comes to pass-catching options on offense, so getting Goedert back out there will help. DeVonta Smith (hamstring) and Hollywood Brown (ankle) are banged up. Plus, Dontayvion Wicks (hamstring) was added to the injury report on Thursday. |
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Eagles | Dallas Goedert limited at Wednesday practice Wed Oct 7, 06:16 PM
Eagles TE Dallas Goedert was a limited participant in practice on Wednesday. Goedert was ruled out of Sunday's loss to the Rams with a knee injury.
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Eagles | Saquon Barkley (hamstring) among Eagles' DNPs on Wednesday Wed Oct 7, 06:09 PM
Eagles RB Saquon Barkley did not practice on Wednesday ahead of Sunday's Week 5 game against the Jaguars in London. Barkley is dealing with a hamstring injury that has him "week-to-week".
| Footballguys view: The Eagles are fighting through a few things as they travel to London this week. RB Will Shipley is next up in the Eagles' backfield, with Tank Bigsby headed to injured reserve. We like Shipley as an RB3/flex play in Week 5 against the Jaguars. |
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Eagles | DeVonta Smith not practicing Wednesday ahead of London game Wed Oct 7, 02:32 PM
Eagles WR DeVonta Smith did not practice on Wednesday as the team began preparations for Sunday's Week 5 game against the Jaguars in London. Smith was ruled out of the Eagles' Week 4 game against the Rams and was described as 'more likely' to miss the London game on Tuesday.
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Eagles sign RB Dameon Pierce to active roster Wed Oct 7, 12:01 PM
Eagles RB Dameon Pierce is signing to the Eagles' active roster from their practice squad, ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reported.
| Footballguys view: Both Saquon Barkley and Tank Bigsby are out of action for the Eagles, so Pierce could get an immediate opportunity as the no.2 back behind Will Shipley. We like Shipley as an RB3/flex play for Fantasy GMs in Week 5. |
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Eagles | OT Lane Johnson announces his retirement Tue Oct 6, 04:25 PM
Eagles two-time All-Pro right tackle Lane Johnson announced his retirement Tuesday, ending a 14-year career spent entirely in Philadelphia.
| Footballguys view: Johnson, 36, who is considered one of the top offensive tackles in the NFL, was a surprise inactive on Sunday, with the Eagles saying it was for personal reasons. A two-time Super Bowl champion, Johnson has made the Pro Bowl six times in his career. |
Eagles | DeVonta Smith 'more likely' to miss London game; Shipley only healthy RB Tue Oct 6, 03:00 AM
Early indications are that Eagles WR DeVonta Smith (hamstring) will miss more than one game, and it seems more likely he won't be able to play against the Jaguars in London in Week 5.
| Footballguys view: With Smith out last Sunday, Darius Cooper was the prime beneficiary. He outsnapped rookie WR Makai Lemon as the team's WR2 in Sunday's 24-20 loss to the Rams, turning a team-high seven targets into three catches for 33 yards and two touchdowns while also playing a significant special teams role. Dontayvion Wicks played the most snaps of any Eagles receiver but ranked third in targets with five. Expect this pecking order to remain in place if Smith is out again in London. |
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Eagles | Saquon Barkley 'week-to-week' with hamstring Tue Oct 6, 01:12 AM
Eagles RB Saquon Barkley is considered "week-to-week" with the hamstring injury he suffered in the first quarter of Sunday's loss to the Rams, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported.
| Footballguys view: Head coach Nick Sirianni said Monday, "We'll see," when asked about Barkley's availability for Sunday's game against the Jaguars in London, adding the team would "have more answers for you probably Wednesday." With Tank Bigsby undergoing core muscle surgery and heading to injured reserve, Will Shipley, who rushed six times for 23 yards against the Rams, is the only healthy running back on the active roster. Jaydon Blue, Dameon Pierce, and Carson Steele are on the practice squad. |
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Eagles | Tank Bigsby to have surgery; RB heading to IR Mon Oct 5, 05:03 PM
Eagles RB Tank Bigsby suffered an injury on Sunday and now requires core muscle surgery to repair it, sources say. Bigsby is headed to injured reserve, with hopes he's back in six weeks or less.
| Footballguys view: With Bigsby out and Saquon Barkley uncertain due to a hamstring injury that sidelined him in the first quarter of Sunday's loss to the Rams, Will Shipley could be very busy when the Eagles take on the Jaguars in London this week. |
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Eagles | Darius Cooper outsnaps Makai Lemon as WR2 in Sunday's loss to Rams Mon Oct 5, 03:01 PM
Eagles WR Darius Cooper outsnapped rookie WR Makai Lemon as the team's WR2 in Sunday's 24-20 loss to the Rams, turning a team-high seven targets into three catches for 33 yards and two touchdowns while also playing a significant special teams role.
| Footballguys view: With DeVonta Smith sidelined by a hamstring injury, Lemon saw six targets and caught three passes for 27 yards, with all three receptions coming on the Eagles' third drive and no touches after that. WR Dontayvion Wicks played the most snaps of any Eagles receiver but ranked third in targets with five. Remember, Smith could miss another game -- and possibly more -- with his injury. |
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Eagles | RB Tank Bigsby leaves game late in fourth quarter Sun Oct 4, 04:16 PM
Eagles RB Tank Bigsby was injured in the fourth quarter of Sunday's game against the Rams with 3:59 left.
| Footballguys view: He appeared to suffer a groin injury, but the team didn't give an update. Bigsby didn't do much immediately after replacing Saquon Barkley when he left with a hamstring injury, but he got warmed up in the second half before getting shaken up on a hit from Byron Young. We hope to know more about his status before making final decisions on waiver wire recommendations this week. If Bigsby and Barkley are both out in Week 5, Will Shipley will be a what-the-heck RB2/Flex against the Jaguars. |
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Eagles | Saquon Barkley sidelined by hamstring injury in first quarter Sun Oct 4, 02:31 PM
Eagles RB Saquon Barkley was injured in the first quarter of Sunday's game against the Rams with 11:48 left. He will not return (hamstring).
| Footballguys view: Barkley has left two games with injuries in four weeks. He returned after suffering a shoulder stinger in Week 2, but didn't add much in the second half. This time, he won't have a chance to even do that. Tank Bigsby got most of the work over Will Shipley once Barkley left, and he warmed up down the stretch, but then he appeared to suffer a groin injury late. The Jaguars are up next week, and even though that's a revenge game for Bigsby, he's not going to be more than a flex play next week after the Jaguars smothered the Bengals running game in Week 4 -- that is if he is even available. Will Shipley would be a what-the-heck RB2/Flex if both Barkley and Bigsby are out next week. |
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Eagles | RB Saquon Barkley injured in the first quarter vs. Rams Sun Oct 4, 01:15 PM
Eagles RB Saquon Barkley was injured on a play in the first quarter of Sunday's game against the Rams with 11:48 left. No return designation has been posted yet.
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Eagles | Eagles 'flipping backup QBs', Tanner McKee No. 2 behind Hurts vs. Rams Sun Oct 4, 08:58 AM
Eagles QB Tanner McKee will be the No. 2 quarterback behind QB Jalen Hurts for Sunday's game against the Rams, with QB Andy Dalton becoming QB3, NFL Network's Mike Garafolo reported.
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Eagles | Makai Lemon's role expected to grow with DeVonta Smith out; Eagles to 'use him more and more' Sat Oct 3, 10:00 AM
Eagles rookie WR Makai Lemon is expected to take on a larger role alongside WR Dontayvion Wicks in Sunday's Week 4 game against the Rams with WR DeVonta Smith ruled out.
| Footballguys view: Lemon caught 3-of-4 targets for 29 yards in the Eagles' Week 3 loss to the Bears. Without Smith in Week 4, the rookie gets more of a chance to prove himself. We like him as a WR4/flex for Fantasy GMs in PPR formats. |
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Eagles | Wicks to take over as top receiver with Smith out; Cooper, Moore should see uptick Sat Oct 3, 03:00 AM
Eagles WR Dontayvion Wicks will take over as the team's top receiver in Sunday's Week 4 game against the Rams with WR DeVonta Smith (hamstring) out, and the coaching staff was extremely impressed by how he looked in that role in practice this week. With Smith and WR Hollywood Brown (ankle) out, the Eagles are likely to play Wicks, WR Makai Lemon and WR Darius Cooper the most, with WR Elijah Moore expected to rotate in; Cooper and Moore should see an uptick in playing time. Wicks has 9 catches on 15 targets for 179 yards and a touchdown through three games, second on the team behind Smith in all three categories. "We feel like everyone's capable of shouldering that burden," offensive coordinator Sean Mannion said this week.
| Footballguys view: The Eagles are going to use Wicks and Lemon more without Smith. Wicks caught 2-of-5 targets for 32 yards in the Eagles' Week 3 loss to the Bears. This week, we've got Wicks in the WR3/flex range for Fantasy GMs in PPR formats. |
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Eagles | Dallas Goedert (knee) ruled out for Sunday vs. Rams Fri Oct 2, 04:02 PM
Eagles TE Dallas Goedert (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Rams. Goedert did not practice Wednesday or Thursday.
| Footballguys view: Goedert was expected to miss a few weeks with the sprained MCL he suffered in Week 2. The team brought in Zach Ertz, and he was immediately active in Week 3. Ertz is coming off a season-ending ACL tear, but his cerebral game and knack for finding soft spots in coverage helped him get involved immediately. With DeVonta Smith also out this week, Dontayvion Wicks and Makai Lemon will lead the receiver room. With many of their passing options down, expect the Eagles to lean heavily on Saquon Barkley in this matchup against the Rams. |
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Eagles | DeVonta Smith (hamstring) ruled out for Sunday vs. Rams Fri Oct 2, 04:02 PM
Eagles WR DeVonta Smith (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's Week 4 game against the Rams. Smith sat out practice again on Friday before the decision.
| Footballguys view: Reports say Smith could miss more than this week after suffering a hamstring injury. The Eagles planned to build their passing attack around Smith and Dallas Goedert this year after trading away A.J. Brown. Now they're down to Dontayvion Wicks, Makai Lemon, and Zach Ertz as their top receivers. Expect a run-heavy game plan in Week 4 against the Rams. |
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Eagles | DeVonta Smith (hamstring) not seen at practice, Hollywood Brown also appears sidelined Thu Oct 1, 02:42 PM
Eagles WR DeVonta Smith (hamstring) was not seen at practice on Thursday. WR Hollywood Brown also appeared to be sidelined. Smith did not practice on Wednesday, when he was listed as a non-participant, and Brown also sat out that day. The Eagles host the Rams on Sunday.
| Footballguys view: NFL Network's Mike Garafolo reports Smith is "now sounding like he's legitimately questionable" for Sunday's game against the Rams, and he's now missed two straight practices. He played through the hamstring last week, but that's no guarantee he can do it again. If Smith is active, he's a WR2 with upside, though a hamstring can limit his snaps. Have a backup plan ready and watch for his status before kickoff. |
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Eagles | DeVonta Smith (hamstring) listed as non-participant in Wednesday estimation Wed Sep 30, 07:16 PM
Eagles WR DeVonta Smith (hamstring) was listed as a non-participant on Wednesday's estimated practice report. Smith had been called 'good to go' for Monday night's game against the Bears.
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Eagles | TE Zach Ertz elevated from practice squad Mon Sep 28, 04:17 PM
The Philadelphia Eagles elevated TE Zach Ertz from the practice squad for their game.
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Eagles | WR DeVonta Smith returns to full practice Sat Sep 26, 04:01 PM
Eagles WR DeVonta Smith (hamstring) was a full participant in Saturday's practice after being limited in an earlier session this week.
| Footballguys view: Smith was seen stretching without his jersey during the media portion of practice, so getting clarity about his status is refreshing. A full practice on Saturday means Smith is clearly on track to play on Monday night against the Bears. To say the Bears defense is 'fantasy friendly' might be an understatement, making Smith a WR1 even if he's not quite 100 percent. Meanwhile, the Eagles have ruled out WR Hollywood Brown (ankle), so Smith will see less competition for targets |
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Eagles | RB Tank Bigsby returns to full practice Sat Sep 26, 04:01 PM
Eagles RB Tank Bigsby (abdomen) was a full participant in Saturday's practice after being limited in an earlier session this week.
| Footballguys view: Good news for Bigsby after he returned Friday in a limited fashion. With Saquon Barkley good for Monday night against the Bears, Bigsby is in his usual backup spot behind him. Barkley is an RB1, and Bigsby is a high-value stash player on your bench. |
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Eagles | DeVonta Smith stretching without jersey, Hollywood Brown not practicing Sat Sep 26, 12:22 PM
Eagles WR DeVonta Smith (hamstring) was stretching without his jersey at practice on Saturday. WR Hollywood Brown (ankle) is not practicing. Smith was limited in Friday's practice after missing Thursday's session, and Brown did not practice Friday.
| Footballguys view: Many believe Smith will be able to play on Monday night against the Bears. If he goes against that defense, a top-10 finish in Week 3 is a distinct possibility - even at less than 100 percent. Resuming practice and then stretching without a jersey (presumably missing practice) is not a good sign for Smith's availability. |
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Eagles | Saquon Barkley plans to play 'fearless' vs. Bears despite stinger Sat Sep 26, 12:19 AM
Eagles RB Saquon Barkley plans to play "fearless" Monday night against the Bears as he eyes a return from a stinger injury. Barkley was limited in Thursday's practice with the shoulder injury before returning to full practice on Friday.
| Footballguys view: Good news for the Eagles and Fantasy GMs here. A stinger is a scary injury, but Barkley has the right mindset. Both of his backups, RB Tank Bigsby (abdomen) and RB Will Shipley (foot), returned to practice (limited) on Friday as well. We like Barkley as an RB1 this week against the Bears as per usual. |
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Eagles | Saquon Barkley will play vs. Bears, 'in a good spot' with stinger recovery Fri Sep 25, 05:44 PM
Eagles RB Saquon Barkley will play in Monday night's game against the Bears. Barkley is confident in how his recovery from a stinger is going and believes he is in a good spot. He was limited in practice on Thursday while wearing a cowboy collar.
| Footballguys view: When Barkley's imaging results were delayed earlier this week, people quickly assumed the worst. But Barkley laid those concerns to rest when he returned to practice on Thursday. He's expected to practice the next two days and play on Monday night. Add him to your lineup as an RB1. |
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Eagles | Saquon Barkley expects to play against Bears despite injury Thu Sep 24, 04:04 PM
Eagles RB Saquon Barkley is reportedly expected to play against the Bears in Chicago despite an injury. The report does not specify the nature of the injury or Barkley's practice status.
| Footballguys view: The game is on Monday night in Week 3, so Fantasy GMs would like some clarity before Sunday. Watch Barkley's practice status through Saturday. Reports indicate Barkley underwent an MRI for the stinger he suffered in Week 2 against the Titans. At this time, Barkley is on track to play and we like him as an RB2 with upside in Week 3. |
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Eagles | Eagles bring back Zach Ertz to practice squad after Goedert's MCL sprain Mon Sep 21, 07:01 PM
Bryan DeArdo of CBS Sports reports that Eagles TE Zach Ertz is rejoining Philadelphia's practice squad with the expectation that he will play in the team's upcoming game against the Bears.
| Footballguys view: The move comes after Eagles TE Dallas Goedert sprained his MCL during Sunday's win over the Titans and is expected to miss multiple weeks. Ertz, 36, last played for the Eagles in 2021 and spent last season with the Commanders before tearing his ACL in Week 14, catching 50 passes for 504 yards and four touchdowns prior to the injury. |
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Eagles | Dallas Goedert out a few weeks with sprained knee Mon Sep 21, 05:02 PM
Eagles TE Dallas Goedert, who continues to be a big part of their offense, suffered a sprained MCL in Sunday's win over the Titans, tests revealed today. He's expected to miss a few weeks, sources told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and ESPN's Adam Schefter
| Footballguys view: Johnny Mundt is the backup, but he's not known as a receiver, so the team reached out to former Eagles tight end Zach Ertz, who will join the team and provide some relief for the passing attack. |
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Eagles | DeVonta Smith embraces WR1 role: 'I can be that guy' Mon Sep 21, 03:00 AM
Eagles WR DeVonta Smith has stepped into the team's WR1 role following the offseason departure of A.J. Brown. Smith said, "I can be that guy," as he has produced strong performances to prove Philadelphia still has a legitimate top receiver.
| Footballguys view: With 27.7 fantasy points and a 38% target share, Smith is well positioned to deliver WR1-level production for fantasy investors, too. We saw that with his WR4 overall (through Sunday night) performance in this one. Looking ahead, a Week 3 matchup against the Bears is another opportunity to excel. |
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Eagles | Bigsby steps up as Barkley exits with shoulder stinger Sun Sep 20, 08:37 PM
Yahoo Sports reports that Philadelphia Eagles RB Tank Bigsby took over the lead backfield role after RB Saquon Barkley left the game with a shoulder stinger.
| Footballguys view: Barkley was evaluated on the sideline and became questionable to return, with Bigsby filling in as the primary ball-carrier in his absence. Bigsby carried the ball 13 times for 33 yards and a touchdown. He remains the locked in as a great insurance policy for fantasy managers invested in Barkley. |
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Eagles | Barkley 'alright' after stinger, awaiting MRI to determine extent Sun Sep 20, 05:46 PM
Eagles RB Saquon Barkley was forced out of Sunday's 24-20 win over the Titans with a stinger but returned briefly in the second half. Josh Alper of Pro Football Talk reports that Barkley told reporters he feels alright but will have an MRI to determine the extent of the injury, saying "We'll know more later in the week.
| Footballguys view: Barkley finished the day with four carries for nine yards and one catch for 11 yards. Tank Bigsby and Will Shipley saw increased playing time after his injury. We'll be watching for more on Barkley in coming days. |
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Eagles | Dallas Goedert injury: Eagles tight end questionable to return Sun Sep 20, 02:06 PM
Eagles TE Dallas Goedert suffered a knee injury in the first half against the Titans in Week 2.
| Footballguys view: Unlike Saquon Barkley, Goedert did not return to the game. After putting up a two-touchdown game in Week 1, Goedert was an attractive play in Week 2 against the struggling Titans defense, but was a zonk instead. Johnny Mundt is the backup, and the Eagles could also look to first round pick Makai Lemon to play a bigger role in the passing game for any games Goedert misses. |
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