Eagles' playoff run goes on with Sirianni out with COVID-19
The Philadelphia Eagles increased their playoff hopes with a victory over virus-stricken WashingtonDECEMBER 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
MILES SANDERS #6 - RUNNING BACK - CAROLINA PANTHERS
139 YDS •
38 ATT •
1 TD
139 YDS
38 ATT
1 TD
Tending to new injury Sanders was estimated as a non-participant on Wednesday's practice report due to a quadriceps injury.
Impact Sanders previously has dealt with ankle issues this season, so this quad concern is a new one for the third-year running back. He is coming off back-to-back 100-yard efforts on the ground against the Jets and Washington in which he combined for 47 touches for 288 yards from scrimmage. The Eagles may be managing Sanders' activity due to the recent heavy workload, but his listing on their last two injury reports of Week 16 prep may provide some insight into his potential to play (or not) Sunday against the Giants.
DECEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Press Pass: Dallas Goedert, Miles Sanders, and more ' December 21, 2021 RB Miles Sanders, TE Dallas Goedert, WR Greg Ward, and LB T.J. Edwards speak to the media following the win over Washington.
DECEMBER 22, 2021 • PHILADELPHIAEAGLES.COM
Jalen Hurts, Dallas Goedert, Miles Sanders on Eagles' win Jalen Hurts describes how he responded to Nick Sirianni's criticism, while Dallas Goedert and Miles Sanders share their thoughts.
DECEMBER 22, 2021 • DELAWAREONLINE.COM
Highlights: Miles Sanders' best plays in career-high 131-yard performance vs. Washington Watch the best plays by running back Miles Sanders from his career-high 131-yard rushing performance in the Week 15 win over Washington.
DECEMBER 22, 2021 • PHILADELPHIAEAGLES.COM
Eagles rally past COVID-depleted Washington behind career days from Miles Sanders and Dallas Goedert Miles Sanders and Dallas Goedert each had career days as the Eagles battled out of an early 10-point deficit to defeat the Washington Footba...
DECEMBER 22, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
Second straight 100-yard effort Sanders rushed 18 times for 131 yards and secured both his targets for 15 yards in the Eagles' 27-17 win over Washington on Tuesday night.
Impact Jalen Hurts and Dallas Goedert stole the show through the air -- and Hurts certainly made his own notable contributions with his legs as well -- but Sanders also stood out with his second straight 100-yard effort. While two games is a small sample, it's still a very timely late-season surge for Sanders, who's posted his two highest carry and yardage totals of the season in that pair of contests. The third-year back also showed no ill effects from the ankle injury he'd suffered Week 13 against the Jets, leaving him poised to enter another favorable divisional matchup in Week 16 against the Giants with plenty of momentum.
DECEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Jalen Hurts has 3 TDs, Eagles come back to beat Washington
Jalen Hurts ran for two touchdowns and threw for another to help the Philadelphia Eagles come back from an early deficit and beat virus-ravaged Washington 27-17 in a critical showd...DECEMBER 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Miles Sanders revs up his engine for 37-yard explosion Philadelphia Eagles running back Miles Sanders revs up his engine for 37-yard explosion.
DECEMBER 22, 2021 • NFL.COM
Jalen Hurts (Ankle), Miles Sanders (Ankle), Jordan Howard (Knee) Expected To Play Tuesday vs. WFT The FFT Crew discusses Jalen Hurts, Miles Sanders, and Jordan Howard all being expected to play Tuesday.
DECEMBER 21, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM
Cleared for Tuesday's game Sanders (ankle) was a full practice participant Friday, Jeff McLane of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Impact The same goes for Jordan Howard (knee), with coach Nick Sirianni confirming Friday that both running backs will play in the Week 15 contest against Washington on Tuesday. It's a friendly enough matchup for multiple backs to be productive, though guarantees are few and far between with Howard and Boston Scott likely mixing in behind Sanders, who ran for a season-high 120 yards last week while sharing the backfield with rookie Kenneth Gainwell (rather than Scott/Howard).
DECEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Ready to roll Coach Nick Sirianni said both Sanders (ankle) and Jordan Howard (knee) will play in Sunday's game against Washington, Jeff McLane of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Impact It remains to be seen if the two backs are both removed from the final injury report, but either way, Sirianni made it clear they're ready to play. Sanders is the favorite to start and lead the team in carries against a Washington defense that's been it hard by injuries and illness, but Howard and Boston Scott could also get their chances, and even rookie Kenneth Gainwell may steal a few touches if he's active.
DECEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Remains limited Thursday Sanders (ankle) practiced on a limited basis Thursday.
Impact With back-to-back limited listings on Eagles injury reports so far this week, Sanders is getting some on-field work out of the team's bye. Prior to the respite, he noted that he aggravated the ankle issue that forced him sit out Weeks 8-10 in Philly's last game Dec. 5 at the Jets. In that contest, he took on his largest workload of the season -- 27 touches for 142 yards from scrimmage -- and with Jordan Howard (knee) also banged-up, Sanders could be in line for significant reps if available this weekend. Friday's practice report could clear Sanders outright in advance of Sunday's game against Washington.
DECEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
COVID concerns, injuries overshadow Washington-Eagles game
Washington has narrowed Philadelphia’s starting quarterback to Jalen Hurts and Gardner MinshewDECEMBER 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Press conference: Miles Sanders ' December 15, 2021 RB Miles Sanders speaks to the media about his ankle injury and more.
DECEMBER 16, 2021 • PHILADELPHIAEAGLES.COM
Eagles, depleted Washington battle for wild-card positioning
The Philadelphia Eagles seek their fifth win in seven games when they host the Washington Football Team in a matchup of 6-7 teams battling for the last wild-card spot in the NFCDECEMBER 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jalen Hurts uncertain to play when Eagles host Washington
Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts’ status for Philadelphia’s game against Washington on Sunday is uncertain because of an ankle injuryDECEMBER 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Listed as limited estimated report Sanders (ankle) was a limited participant at Wednesday's walk-through practice.
Impact After the Eagles' last game Week 13 against the Jets, Sanders relayed that he aggravated the ankle injury that has bothered him since Week 8. He sat out three games back then, but he's taken on increased work in three appearances in the meantime, including 27 touches for 142 yards from scrimmage during the victory over the Jets. Per Tim McManus of ESPN.com, head coach Nick Sirianni expressed hope Wednesday that Sanders will be available Sunday versus Washington, but that likely will depend on how the running back responds to on-field work Thursday and/or Friday. Position mate Jordan Howard (knee) also was listed as limited to open Week 15 prep, so the Eagles backfield could be at full capacity in the near future.
DECEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Week 15 Fantasy Busts: Rhamondre Stevenson, Miles Sanders among risky players on the start-or-sit bubble Rhamondre Stevenson and Miles Sanders haven't been consistent producers, and both are among our Week 15 fantasy busts in tough matchups. See...
DECEMBER 15, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Optimism about Week 15 availability Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni said Wednesday he's "hopeful" that Sanders (ankle) will be available for Sunday's game with Washington, Tim McManus of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Sanders aggravated an ankle injury during the Eagles' Week 13 win over the Jets, but he's since had a bye week to rest up and get healthy. As long as Sanders can avoid any setbacks at practice this week, he looks like he'll have a fair shot at suiting up Sunday. Jordan Howard (knee) could also be a candidate to return Week 15, while the involvement of both Boston Scott and Kenneth Gainwell could largely depend on the rest of the backfield's health.
DECEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Fantasy Injury Updates: Latest news on Jalen Hurts, Damien Harris, Miles Sanders, more affecting Week 15 waiver pickups Jalen Hurts, Damien Harris, Miles Sanders, Jordan Howard, and Myles Gaskin are coming off byes, but they were dealing with various ailments...
DECEMBER 13, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Eagles have come a long way, set to make a playoff push
The Philadelphia Eagles began the season in rebuilding mode with a rookie coach and unproven quarterbackDECEMBER 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Eagles ahead of schedule under rookie coach Nick Sirianni
The Philadelphia Eagles have already won two more games than last season and are in the middle of the playoff race under first-year coach Nick SirianniDECEMBER 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Press Pass: Dallas Goedert, Miles Sanders, and more ' December 5, 2021 T Lane Johnson, RB Miles Sanders, K Jake Elliott, and TE Dallas Goedert speak to the media following the win over the New York Jets.
DECEMBER 5, 2021 • PHILADELPHIAEAGLES.COM
