The Eagles returned from the bye week to start preparation for a Super Bowl rematch against the Chiefs on Wednesday, and the team will look to make a statement in front of a national television audience.
Philadelphia has been up and down offensively but still boasts one of the NFL’s most explosive units, but will have to navigate the stretch run without tight end Dallas Goedert for the second straight year.
With kickoff fast approaching, we’re looking at one thing to watch from each of the Eagles’ offensive position groups.
QB
Jalen Hurts has shed the knee brace, and we’ll be watching to see if the Eagles incorporate more designed runs for their All-Pro quarterback.
RB
D’Andre Swift hasn’t had a 100 yard game in seven weeks and we’ll be watching to see if Philadelphia looks to reestablish a physical presence up front by leaning on the running game more down the strech.
Monday night against Kansas City present a prime opportunity to establish domiance.
WR
A.J. Brown has 67 catches for 1,005-yards and six touchdowns.
On Monday night, we’ll be watching to see if the Eagles star can rekindle his 100-yard magic after having it snapped against Dallas. We’ll also be watching to see how matches up against L’Jarius Sneed and Trent McDuffie.
TE
Will be watching to see which true tight end on the roster can help duplicate the lost production from Goedert’s fractured forearm.
Jack Stoll is the better run block of three, while Grant Calcaterra offers value as a true pass catching threat.
Albert Okwuegbunam had 7 catches for 109 yards and a touchdown in the Broncos final preseason game before being claimed by the Eagles.
A 2020 4th-round pick, he’s logged 54 catches for 546 yards and 4 scores in 3 seasons in Denver, and he offers the best shot at duplicating Goedert run after the catch potential.
OL
At the time of this post, Cam Jurgens had yet to be officially activated from injured reserve, but we’ll still be watching to see if the Eagles offensive line can regain their efficient and dominant style of play.
