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Eagles QB Jalen Hurts finished Thursday night's win with the following numbers:

• 19-of-23 passing for 152 yards, 0 TDs, 0 INTs
• 14 carries, 62 yards, 2 TDs

Typical run-happy approach for a Philly offense that was heavily favored at home, right? Well, according to Pro Football Focus, nine of those 14 rushes came off dropbacks.

TE Dallas Goedert led the Eagles with seven targets in Thursday night's win over the Cowboys and posted a 7-44 receiving line. He caught three more passes than his nearest teammate, accounting for these market shares:

• 30.4% of targets
• 36.8% of receptions
• 28.9% of receiving yards

WR Jahan Dotson led the team in receiving yards (59), while RB Saquon Barkley ranked second in targets (five) and receptions (4).

"Hell yeah," Eagles WR A.J. Brown said Sunday when asked whether he'll play in Thursday night's season opener vs. the Cowboys. Brown missed most of August with a hamstring injury, but it always seemed like the Eagles were playing it extra safe with their star receiver. Brown has been back on the practice field since August 27 and can be penciled into Week 1 fantasy lineups. For more on Brown's early-season outlook, check out our Preseason Injuries Update.

Eagles WR A.J. Brown (hamstring) practiced again on Thursday, according to Brooks Kubena of The Athletic.

Eagles’ WR A.J. Brown, who has been dealing with a hamstring injury, appears on track to play Week 1 against the Cowboys, according to Mike Garafolo of NFL Network.

Eagles’ WR A.J. Brown (hamstring) missed practice again on Thursday. According to Mike Garafolo of NFL Network, there doesn’t seem to be great concern about the injury.

Eagles WR A.J. Brown is sidelined with a hamstring injury, according to The Philadelphia Inquirer's Jeff McLane. It sounds like Brown got hurt on Friday and remained sidelined for Sunday's practice. No word yet on the severity or Brown's timeline for return.

The Eagles named Kevin Patullo their new OC. He replaces Kellen Moore, who took the Saints' HC job earlier this month. Patullo has no play-calling experience at any level but has been with the Eagles since HC Nick Sirianni took over in 2021, serving as passing game coordinator and adding the associate HC title for the past two years. Patullo has been "an integral part of the transition between OCs the past few years and a trusted part of Nick Sirianni’s coaching staff," according to NFL Network's Mike Garafolo. It's a continuity hire by the Eagles. Expect the 2025 offense to look similar to 2024's in terms of play design and run/pass split -- although Patullo's lack of experience adds some downside to the situation.

Eagles WR A.J. Brown told reporters Friday that he's ready to play Sunday against the Packers, despite the knee issue that has limited his practice time this week.

Eagles WR A.J. Brown will be held out of Thursday's practice as he deals with a knee issue. "The expectation is that A.J. Brown will play on Sunday, from what I understand," The Philadelphia Inquirer's Jeff McLane writes. "The Eagles are limiting his workload so he’s as close to 100 percent as possible by Sunday." Brown has been on the injury report with a knee since Week 16, so this is seemingly something he's been dealing with. He played his usual allotment of snaps in Weeks 16 and 17 before sitting out the finale. We'll keep a close eye on Brown's status over the next few days, but we're tentatively not expecting this to impact his outlook for Sunday's game vs. the Packers.

Eagles RB Saquon Barkley, WR A.J. Brown, and WR DeVonta Smith are inactive for today’s game vs. the Giants. QB Jalen Hurts (concussion) was already ruled out of this meaningless game.

Eagles QB Jalen Hurts (concussion) is out for Sunday's game vs. the Giants. He should be cleared in time to play in next week's Wild Card game. RB Saquon Barkley and WRs A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith are listed as doubtful. They won't play in this meaningless game. TE Dallas Goedert (knee) is not listed on the final injury report and could get a few snaps in this one to knock off some rust. We'd still avoid him in Week 18 fantasy lineups. QB Kenny Pickett (ribs) is listed as questionable but didn't practice all week. We're expecting QB Tanner McKee to get the start. RB Will Shipley (concussion) is listed as questionable but was a full-go in the final two practices of the week. He should be cleared for this one and figures to operate as Philadelphia's lead back.

Eagles HC Nick Sirianni said Wednesday that he'll rest starters, including RB Saquon Barkley, in Sunday's finale vs. the Giants. The Eagles are locked in as the NFC's No. 2 seed. So Barkley won't have a chance to get the 101 rushing yards he needs to break Eric Dickerson's single-season record. But he'll be healthy heading into the playoffs. Don't expect QB Jalen Hurts or WRs A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith to play on Sunday, either. We'll see whether Kenny Pickett (ribs) or Tanner McKee starts at QB. Backfield duties figure to be handled by Kenneth Gainwell and Will Shipley.

Eagles QB Jalen Hurts (concussion, finger) has been ruled out for Sunday’s game vs. the Cowboys. QB Kenny Pickett (ribs) was limited in practice throughout the week but is off the final injury report and will get the start. That should mean a bit more passing volume for the Eagles, but a dip in efficiency. It projects as about a wash for WRs A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith.

A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith combined to claim 23 of Philly's 25 targets in Sunday's loss to Washington. Brown led with 15, catching eight for 97 yards and a TD. Smith tallied a 6-51 receiving line among 8 targets. RBs Saquon Barkley and Kenneth Gainwell logged a target apiece.