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The Eagles used their mini-bye week to focus on improving the team's offense; plus, Saquon Barkley on James Franklin and Week 7 predictions.
A key Vikings defender is ready to return from a four-game injury absence when Minnesota takes on the Eagles in Week 7.
Carson Wentz will start at quarterback for the Vikings in Sunday's game against the Eagles at U.S. Bank Stadium, Kevin O'Connell announced on Friday afternoon.
There has been a lot of public talk from the Eagles this week about the intangible measures they can take and improvements they can make in the name of breaking their two-game losing streak and playing better all-around football.
UPDATE: Eagles tight end Grant Calcaterra missed Wednesday’s practice with an oblique injury. Guard Landon Dickerson (ankle) and cornerback Quinyon Mitchell (hamstring) were listed as limited. Linebacker Zack Baun (finger), defensive tackles Jalen Carter (heel) and Jordan Davis (shoulder) were full participants.
Hurts' pass attempts per game plummeted from 33 to 22.5 on average after the team's Week 5 bye and he threw one interception the rest of the way. The Eagles went on to dominate on the back of a top-tier defense and running game, which was fueled in part by Hurts' 630 yards and 14 touchdowns on the ground.
In the NFL, the best 11 is a cliche. The best combination is the actual goal for coaches, something Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio expl
The Minnesota Vikings will need big performances in key one-on-one matchups to beat the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 7.
The Minnesota Vikings are dealing with some disappointing injury news regarding JJ McCarthy entering Week 7 against the Eagles.