Dallas Goedert's MCL Sprain Leaves the Eagles Offense Looking for Answers
Ian Rapoport and Adam Schefter reported that tests revealed a sprained MCL and Goedert is expected to miss a few weeks.
The survived their Sunday trip to with a 24-20 win, but the victory tax is officially due. According to Ian Rapoport and Adam Schefter, tight end suffered a sprained MCL and is expected to miss a few weeks.
left the game in the second quarter after logging a single four-yard catch on two targets. That is a brutal pivot from his Week 1 masterpiece against the , where he torched the defense for 77 yards and two touchdowns.
If you follow the Eagles, you already know the drill. missing a month of football is basically an annual tradition at this point. Between a fractured forearm in 2023, a shoulder fracture in 2022, and a hamstring issue last season, his medical chart reads like a stunt double's resume.
This is a massive headache for anyone holding Jalen Hurts passing props or trying to navigate the fantasy tight end wasteland. is the ultimate safety blanket for this offense, and his absence completely scrambles the target distribution.
The timing is especially rough considering star receiver A.J. has already been dealing with a lingering hamstring issue of his own. Taking away Hurts' primary middle-of-the-field weapon means opposing defenses can start getting a lot more aggressive on the outside.
For the next few weeks, will have to patch the tight end spot together with and E.J. Jenkins. Unless you are playing in a 32-team league with your extended family, you can safely leave both of those guys on the waiver wire while the try to survive without their starting tight end.