Philadelphia Eagles Injury Report: After Taking Down Tom Brady’s Beloved Patriots, Can Injury-Hit Eagles Soar High Against Minnesota Vikings?

Philadelphia Eagles’ happiness with their first victory was short-lived. The Eagles took on the season with a victory against the New England Patriots, which was Tom Brady’s home for 20 years. However, after entering the season with a healthy 53-man roster, the tables have turned against The Birds. 

Approaching their week 2 game against the Minnesota Vikings, the Birds will be entering the gridiron without their star players of the game 1. The top-performing players from the clash against the Patriots were plagued by injuries. Following this, they were tagged questionable and some were ruled out of the game.

Injuries troubling the Eagles

Ahead of their Thursday night game against the Vikings, the Eagles released their final injury report on Wednesday. As per the injury report, the starter players, like running back Kenneth Gainwell, cornerback James Bradberry, and safety Reed Blankenship, won’t be playing. Moreover, Fletcher Cox was tagged “Questionable”, and Shaun Bradley, Nakobe Dean, Roderick Johnson, and Zech McPhearson were tagged ‘Reserve/Injured’.

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In the season opener of the Eagles, RB Gainwell complimented the team’s offense where his 14 carries resulted in 54 yards, and four catches resulted in 20 yards. In his absence, RB D’Andre Swift is speculated to take the game forward. Meanwhile, Bradberry’s head injury and Blankenship’s two snaps have them in pain, as it is now clear they won’t make an appearance this time. 

With injuries looming over the Eagles’ camp, their quest for a second victory looks like a tough challenge. But that’s what the sporting world is all about, overcoming the challenges and redefining the possible. 

The situation at the Vikings camp

While the Eagles started the season on a good note, the Vikings will be aiming to taste their first win of the season. After facing a defeat against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers by 17-20, the Vikings camp also has its fair share of injuries. In their latest injury report, the Vikings ruled out Garrett Bradbury and tagged Christian Darrisaw and Marcus Davenport as “Questionable”. 

Both teams will be hoping to hold their ground without their promising performers. But the Eagles, already with their recent victory, stand as favorites against the Vikings. The Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins will have a major responsibility to lead the offense to clinch their first victory.

Equipped with reliable players, the Vikings may bounce back from their previous defeat. The 2022 NFL season runner-ups, on the other hand, will be aiming to start a winning streak and clinch the Super Bowl championship, which they missed in the previous season.

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