Welcome to our Eagles vs Packers Week 1 Matchup Analysis
The Philadelphia Eagles have been gearing up for the start of the season, looking to ensure their top players are ready for the challenges ahead. However, as they face off against the Green Bay Packers in Week 1, they will be missing two key starters who were expected to play major roles.
Eagles Inactives
Among the Eagles’ inactives are OL Nick Gates and TE E.J. Jenkins, both temporary call-ups from the practice squad. Meanwhile, Tanner McKee will serve as the emergency quarterback for the team. Gates will back up center Cam Jurgens.
Key players such as CB Isaiah Rodgers, LB Devin White, EDGE Jalyx Hunt, OL Darrian Kinnard, OG Trevor Keegan, and DT Byron Young will also be missing from the lineup.
Notable Eagles Players on IR, PUP, suspension, etc.
Sydney Brown and James Bradberry are among the players on IR, while Ainias Smith and Albert Okwuegbunam are sidelined with injuries as well.
Packers Inactives
While the Packers will be missing WR Malik Heath, RB MarShawn Lloyd, DL Arron Mosby, DL Brenton Cox, OT Kadeem Telfort, and OT Travis Glover, the absence of RB AJ Dillon looms large for the team.
Notable Packers Players on IR, PUP, suspension, etc.
With Dillon out for the season due to a neck injury, the Packers will rely heavily on starter Josh Jacobs.
Stay tuned for more updates on the Eagles vs Packers matchup!
Follow Jimmy & PhillyVoice on Twitter: @JimmyKempski | thePhillyVoice
Like us on Facebook: PhillyVoice Sports
Add Jimmy’s RSS feed to your feed reader