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Britain Covey Britain Covey Ruled out for Week 16
Fri, Dec 20, 2024, 3:44 PM
Covey (neck) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Commanders.
Analysis: Covey practiced in full all week but was still ruled out. He's simply fallen down the depth chart as the Eagles' sixth receiver behind A.J. Brown, DeVonta Smith, Jahan Dotson, Johnny Wilson and Ainias Smith. |
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A.J. Brown A.J. Brown Avoids injury designation
Fri, Dec 20, 2024, 2:56 PM
Brown (knee) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game at Washington.
Analysis: He never appeared in real danger of missing the game, listed under knee/rest after a limited practice Thursday. Brown was limited again at Friday's practice but should be ready for his usual workload this Sunday as the Eagles look to clinch the NFC East. |
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A.J. Brown A.J. Brown Says he'll play
Fri, Dec 20, 2024, 12:47 PM
Brown (knee) said Friday that he'll play Sunday at Washington, Andrew DiCecco of InsideTheBirds.com reports.
Analysis: As expected, given that the Eagles listed his injury as knee/rest after a limited practice Thursday. Brown wasn't on Wednesday's report and doesn't sound worried about his knee. |
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A.J. Brown A.J. Brown Limited by knee injury
Thu, Dec 19, 2024, 5:11 PM
Brown (knee/rest) was limited in Thursday's practice.
Analysis: Brown was listed as a non-participant at Wednesday's walk-through due to rest, so having his knee included as a reason for practice restrictions one day later indicates his health is compromised somewhat. The wideout was on the receiving end of an apparent hip-drop tackle and was slow to get to his feet late in this past Sunday's win against the Steelers. With an injury now evident, Brown's status will be monitored in advance of Sunday's Week 16 road matchup versus the Commanders. |
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Britain Covey Britain Covey Logs full practice Wednesday
Wed, Dec 18, 2024, 4:50 PM
Covey (neck) was listed as a full practice participant on Wednesday's estimated injury report.
Analysis: Covey has been sidelined for the Eagles' last two games due to a neck injury. While he didn't end up playing in the Eagles' Week 15 win over the Steelers despite logging a full practice, it appears he is on track to play against the Commanders on Sunday. |
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Jahan Dotson Jahan Dotson No catches in Week 15
Mon, Dec 16, 2024, 4:47 PM
Dotson finished with zero receptions on one target in Sunday's 27-13 win over the Steelers.
Analysis: The game ended a streak of six straight contests in which Dotson recorded exactly one catch. The Eagles' passing game was the primary story surrounding the team during the week, and Jalen Hurts responded with a strong performance, going 25-of-32 for 290 yards and two touchdowns, but as usual, nearly all of his looks went to his top two wideouts. A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith each saw double-digit targets, while the rest of the team combined for just eight. |
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Kenneth Gainwell Kenneth Gainwell 60 total yards against Steelers
Mon, Dec 16, 2024, 4:31 PM
Gainwell rushed seven times for 20 yards and caught three passes for 40 yards in Sunday's win over the Steelers.
Analysis: Saquon Barkley was banged up for part of the game, missing the entire second quarter before returning to action, which allowed Gainwell to see a season-high 31 offensive snaps. The result was Gainwell's second-highest yardage total of the season, though he failed to find the end zone with any of his 10 touches. He's scored just one touchdown all year. |
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Grant Calcaterra Grant Calcaterra Makes one catch
Sun, Dec 15, 2024, 11:22 PM
Calcaterra recorded one catch on one target for 22 yards in Sunday's 27-13 win over the Steelers.
Analysis: Calcattera continues to see an uptick in snaps with Dallas Goedert (knee) sidelined. However, he has only four targets across two games as the team's primary tight end while working behind DeVonta Smith and A.J. Brown for targets. So long as that duo remains healthy, Calcattera is unlikely to see much uptick in volume, leaving him as an unreliable fantasy contributor. |
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DeVonta Smith DeVonta Smith First 100-yard performance
Sun, Dec 15, 2024, 9:43 PM
Smith recorded 11 receptions on 12 targets for 109 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 27-13 win over the Steelers.
Analysis: Smith led the Eagles' strong showing through the air, pacing the team in targets and receptions. He tallied long gains of 22 and 20 yards to surpass 100 yards for the first time on the campaign. Smith also hauled in a two-yard touchdown pass early in the second quarter, his second score in as many games since returning from a hamstring injury. His opportunities are often relatively limited -- this marked the first time he's topped seven targets since Week 3 -- which has caused inconsistent production, though Smith showcased his fantasy potential with this performance. |
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A.J. Brown A.J. Brown Solid showing in win
Sun, Dec 15, 2024, 9:31 PM
Brown recorded eight receptions on 11 targets for 110 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 27-13 win over the Steelers.
Analysis: Brown made headlines throughout the week after being critical of Philadelphia's passing offense, but he did his part to quiet that storyline by hauling in a season-best eight receptions while topping 100 yards for the fifth time in 11 contests. His performance was highlighted by long receptions 21, 20, 19 and 17 yards as well as a five-yard touchdown late in the first quarter. Brown's strong performance was almost soured late in the game when he got up slowly after an apparent hip-drop tackle, though he was spotted moving fine in the locker room following the win, per Eliot Shorr-Parks of Sports Radio 94 WIP Philadelphia. |
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Saquon Barkley Saquon Barkley Held in check after injury scare
Sun, Dec 15, 2024, 9:23 PM
Barkley rushed the ball 19 times for 65 yards in Sunday's 27-13 win over the Steelers. He added two receptions on two targets for nine yards.
Analysis: Barkley missed nearly the entire second quarter with an undisclosed issue, though he handled 12 carries in the final two quarters to alleviate any injury concerns. It still wasn't a spectacular showing, as he was largely held in check by the Steelers, with the only exception being a 22-yard gain late in the first quarter. Barkley was also denied a touchdown for the second consecutive game, though he should have a chance to bounce back in Week 16 against the Commanders. |
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Jalen Hurts Jalen Hurts Picks apart Steelers
Sun, Dec 15, 2024, 9:13 PM
Hurts completed 25 of 32 passes for 290 yards, two touchdowns and zero interceptions in Sunday's 27-13 win over the Steelers. He added 15 rushes for 45 yards and an additional score.
Analysis: The effectiveness of the Eagles' passing attack was in question throughout the week, as Hurts had failed to top 200 passing yards in three straight games. He silenced those questions in an excellent Week 15 showing by averaging 9.1 yards per attempt while completing six passes of at least 20 yards. Hurts also threw for multiple touchdowns for only the sixth time this season, while supplementing it with his 14th rushing score of the campaign. All of that production came despite playing through a broken finger, an injury that Hurts confirmed after the game, per Jeff McLane of The Philadelphia Inquirer. |
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Tanner McKee Tanner McKee Emergency QB again
Sun, Dec 15, 2024, 2:38 PM
McKee (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Steelers.
Analysis: The quarterback can only enter the contest if starter Jalen Hurts and backup Kenny Pickett get hurt, sick or ejected. McKee has yet to appear in a game this season. |
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Johnny Wilson Johnny Wilson Active Sunday
Sun, Dec 15, 2024, 2:35 PM
Wilson (illness) is active for Sunday's game against the Steelers.
Analysis: The wide receiver was downgraded to questionable Saturday after coming down with an illness. Wilson has played on more than 50 percent of Philadelphia's offensive snaps just three times this season, and he is unlikely to play a large role Sunday with A.J. Brown, DeVonta Smith and Jahan Dotson all healthy. |
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Johnny Wilson Johnny Wilson Downgraded to questionable
Sat, Dec 14, 2024, 8:11 PM
Wilson has been downgraded to questionable for Sunday's game against the Steelers due to an illness.
Analysis: A decision on Wilson's status will be made closer to Sunday's 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff. However, even if deemed available, Wilson is unlikely to play a significant role behind A.J. Brown, DeVonta Smith and Jahan Dotson. |
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Britain Covey Britain Covey Out for Week 15
Fri, Dec 13, 2024, 3:09 PM
Covey (neck) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Steelers.
Analysis: Covey upgraded to a full practice Thursday, but he's still not going to play in Week 15. Cooper DeJean is a candidate to return punts against Pittsburgh, as he did last Sunday versus Carolina. |
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Britain Covey Britain Covey Full participant Thursday
Thu, Dec 12, 2024, 7:38 PM
Covey (neck) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.
Analysis: The wide receiver and punt returner was a limited participant Wednesday. Covey suffered the injury in Week 13 against the Ravens and missed the Eagles' Week 14 clash with the Panthers. The third-year pro should resume his punt returning duties Sunday against the Steelers. |
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Britain Covey Britain Covey Opens week with limited practice
Wed, Dec 11, 2024, 8:20 PM
Covey (neck) was a limited participant in practice Wednesday.
Analysis: Covey hurt his neck Week 13 against Baltimore and missed this past Sunday's victory versus Carolina. By beginning this week with a limited practice session, Covey could potentially return to action Sunday against Pittsburgh. If Covey can play, his impact would likely be felt mostly on special teams, as he has worked as Philadelphia's lead punt returner while seeing limited snaps on offense. |
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Jahan Dotson Jahan Dotson One grab in win
Tue, Dec 10, 2024, 12:35 PM
Dotson caught one of his two targets for five yards in Sunday's 22-16 win over the Panthers.
Analysis: Week 14 marked the sixth straight game in which Dotson has caught just one pass. The third-year wideout played 24 of the Eagles 58 offensive snaps, the lowest snap share of any Philadelphia wide receiver in the contest behind A.J. Brown (55), DeVonta Smith (52) and Johnny Wilson (29). With such limited playing time in a run-heavy offensive scheme, Dotson remains off the fantasy radar heading into a Week 15 matchup against the Steelers. |
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Kenneth Gainwell Kenneth Gainwell Five touches against Carolina
Tue, Dec 10, 2024, 12:28 PM
Gainwell rushed three times for 26 yards and caught both of his targets for seven yards in Sunday's 22-16 win over the Panthers.
Analysis: After failing to record a single rush or target in Week 13, Gainwell saw five opportunities against the Panthers in Week 14. Unfortunately, the veteran running back was unable to get much going in his limited role behind Saquon Barkley. Gainwell played 24 percent of the Eagles' offensive snaps in the contest, and he has now hit at least a 30 percent snap share since Week 10. With Barkley rolling, the 25-year-old Gainwell remains nothing more than a solid insurance policy heading into the fantasy playoffs. The Eagles will host the Steelers in Week 15. |
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