Eagles-Lions Injury Report Analysis Ahead of Sunday Night Showdown
With the Philadelphia Eagles enjoying a bye week in Week 9, they headed into their matchup against the Detroit Lions relatively fresh. On Wednesday, the Lions listed 16 players on their injury report, causing concern for the Lions' secondary depth.
Offensively, four out of the Eagles' five starting linemen were banged up and limited to practice, but overall, the team appears healthy heading into Sunday night's game. Quarterback Jurgens is the only starter who wasn't a full participant in practice.
In contrast, the Detroit Lions have several injuries on their list, including RT Penei Sewell (ankle), DE Aidan Hutchinson (elbow), and TE Sam LaPorta (back). These players returned to practice on Thursday, but it remains to be seen whether they'll play on Sunday night.
The Lions' secondary depth is a major concern. CB Terrion Arnold missed Wednesday's practice with a concussion, which could leave the team thin at cornerback. Additionally, the addition of Amik Robertson to the injury report adds another layer of uncertainty for the Lions' corner situation.
On the defensive side, DE Marcus Davenport has opened his 21-day practice window after dealing with a pectoral strain. The possibility of Davenport returning on Sunday night could be significant for the Lions' pass rush.
Injury Report Breakdown:
- CB D.J. Reed (hamstring): A starting corner who signed a three-year deal worth $48 million, Reed's injury has been ongoing since Week 4.
- DE Marcus Davenport (pectoral): Had surgery to repair an injury this offseason and could return on Sunday night.
- LB Malcolm Rodriguez (ACL): Sidelined for the season due to surgery in late November last year.
- CB Khalil Dorsey (wrist/concussion): A backup DB who's been dealing with injuries.
- OT Giovanni Manu (IR, eligible to come off IR at any time): Backup OT who started a game after Taylor Decker's injury.
This Sunday night matchup will be crucial for both teams. With the Eagles enjoying a healthy roster and the Lions struggling with depth issues in their secondary, it could be an interesting test of strength and resilience for both teams.
With the Philadelphia Eagles enjoying a bye week in Week 9, they headed into their matchup against the Detroit Lions relatively fresh. On Wednesday, the Lions listed 16 players on their injury report, causing concern for the Lions' secondary depth.
Offensively, four out of the Eagles' five starting linemen were banged up and limited to practice, but overall, the team appears healthy heading into Sunday night's game. Quarterback Jurgens is the only starter who wasn't a full participant in practice.
In contrast, the Detroit Lions have several injuries on their list, including RT Penei Sewell (ankle), DE Aidan Hutchinson (elbow), and TE Sam LaPorta (back). These players returned to practice on Thursday, but it remains to be seen whether they'll play on Sunday night.
The Lions' secondary depth is a major concern. CB Terrion Arnold missed Wednesday's practice with a concussion, which could leave the team thin at cornerback. Additionally, the addition of Amik Robertson to the injury report adds another layer of uncertainty for the Lions' corner situation.
On the defensive side, DE Marcus Davenport has opened his 21-day practice window after dealing with a pectoral strain. The possibility of Davenport returning on Sunday night could be significant for the Lions' pass rush.
Injury Report Breakdown:
- CB D.J. Reed (hamstring): A starting corner who signed a three-year deal worth $48 million, Reed's injury has been ongoing since Week 4.
- DE Marcus Davenport (pectoral): Had surgery to repair an injury this offseason and could return on Sunday night.
- LB Malcolm Rodriguez (ACL): Sidelined for the season due to surgery in late November last year.
- CB Khalil Dorsey (wrist/concussion): A backup DB who's been dealing with injuries.
- OT Giovanni Manu (IR, eligible to come off IR at any time): Backup OT who started a game after Taylor Decker's injury.
This Sunday night matchup will be crucial for both teams. With the Eagles enjoying a healthy roster and the Lions struggling with depth issues in their secondary, it could be an interesting test of strength and resilience for both teams.