The Eagles will be without four key defensive players in this matchup. Fletcher Cox is a Pro Bowl defensive tackle who has been dealing with a calf injury. Josh Sweat is a rising star pass rusher who has been out with a neck injury. Avonte Maddox is a versatile defensive back who has missed the last few games with a toe injury, and Kyzir White is a starting linebacker who has been dealing with an ankle injury. These absences will be a big blow to the Eagles' defense, which is already ranked 25th in the NFL in points allowed.
Washington Commanders
Out
• Chase Young (knee)
• Montez Sweat (ankle)
• Curtis Samuel (oblique)
• Jahan Dotson (hamstring)
• Logan Thomas (calf)
Analysis
The Commanders will also be without several key players on both sides of the ball. Chase Young is a former Defensive Rookie of the Year who has been out all season with a knee injury. Montez Sweat is a talented pass rusher who has been dealing with an ankle injury. Curtis Samuel is a versatile wide receiver who has been out with an oblique injury. Jahan Dotson is a rookie wide receiver who has missed the last few games with a hamstring injury and Logan Thomas is a tight end who has been dealing with a calf injury. These absences will be a big blow to the Commanders' offense, which is already ranked 29th in the NFL in points scored.
Conclusion
The Eagles and Commanders will both be without several key players in this matchup. The Eagles will be without four key defensive players, while the Commanders will be without several key players on both sides of the ball. This game is likely to be a close one, but the Eagles are a slight favorite at home.
