NFL injury updates: Eagles QB, Ford, Watts

NFL injury updates: Eagles QB, Ford, Watts

The eagle were able to achieve a commanding victory over the Cowboys today despite playing with a third-string quarterback for almost the entire second half. Philadelphia began Kenny Pickett This week starter as usual Jalen hurts continues to sit with a concussion, but rib injuries forced Pickett out of the game and Tanner McKee to make his NFL debut in the win.

Pickett entered the game with some rib problems, which required pain-relieving injections both before the game and at halftime. According to NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo, Pickett left the game after taking a shot in the ribs early in the second half, headed toward the X-ray room and did not return to the game.

Pickett capped a game that was already completely out of control by completing three of four passes for 54 yards and two touchdowns in his first game action after being drafted in the sixth round last year. At 13-3, the Eagles are anchored in the 2-seed position. Even if the Lions lose tomorrow night, the No. 1 overall pick will be decided next week when the Vikings travel to Detroit. The loser gets the No. 5 seed and Philadelphia will definitely be the second-best division winner.

With that in mind, it wouldn’t be a surprise to see McKee start in Week 18 against the Giants. Risking nothing but further injury, the team would likely be grateful for the opportunity to give both starter Hurts and primary backup Pickett an extra week of rest.

Here are a few more injury updates from the NFL:

  • The Brown tones continue to struggle with injuries in the offensive backfield. Starting quarterback Deshaun Watson and starts running back Nick Chubb are on injured reserve and backup quarterback Jameis Winston Had to miss today’s game due to a right shoulder injury. Late in the first half of tonight’s loss to the Dolphins, Cleveland saw another backfield offensive player go down on the running back Jerome Ford was landed at right tackle Jack Conklinaccording to Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal. Ford appeared to have a right foot and/or ankle injury and did not return for the remainder of the game. The Browns finished the game with Pierre Strong And D’Onta Foreman when running back. With Baltimore’s final game of the season against one of the league’s best rushing defenses, Cleveland may use a third-string quarterback and a running back in the season finale.
  • The Giants saw a veteran defensive tackle Armon Watts According to Dan Duggan of The Athletic, he appears to be suffering a serious knee injury today. The basket was immediately taken out for Watts and he was quickly ruled out for the rest of the game. While it’s unlikely that Watts will go to IR like so many other defensive linemen on the team, he may still have seen his last action of the season.

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