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  • PHI Running Back #28
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    The Eagles have made clear that they are resting their core offensive players which leaves room for interpretation as to whether backup RB Kenneth Gainwell is included in that bunch. Gainwell likely starts in Week 18 but if Shipley is cleared, it would be unsurprising to see Shipley take over at some point. The shifty rookie could use the in-game repetitions. He, unfortunately, has no fantasy floor though.
  • PHI Tight End #88
    Goedert is in the process of returning from injured reserve and the Eagles are listing all skill position starters as either out or doubtful. Goedert, however, carries no injury designation into a meaningless Week 18 game against the Giants. It is possible that the Eagles allow him to play as a sort of ramp-up period but it seems more likely that they allow him to rest. He has no real fantasy floor, if active.
  • PHI Wide Receiver #6
    The Eagles cannot improve their status as the NFC’s No. 2 playoff seed so they have no real reason to keep their No. 2 WR active. Smith has battled hamstring and wrist injuries as a late and a week off could be significant dividends down the road. Fantasy managers should expect him to set this week.
  • PHI Running Back #26
    Barkley’s status should be ready as a formality. The team has already indicated that the star running back will not play this week, nor will any of the Eagles’ core players. Backup Kenneth Gainwell should get the start although rookie Will Shipley (concussion), who is currently listed as questionable, could get involved.
  • PHI Wide Receiver #11
    The Eagles cannot alter their status as the NFC’s No. 2 playoff seed so it seems highly unlikely that the team would allow Brown to play this week. Fantasy managers should expect him to rest unless the team explicitly tells the public that Brown will play and have an active role.
  • PHI Quarterback #7
    Pickett entered Week 17 with the ribs issue and lasted 44 offensive snaps before being forced from play by an apparent aggravation. Tanner McKee replaced him and could end up getting the start this week as well. Pickett is fairly familiar with the Eagles’ playbook at this point so starting him sans practice is not out of the question. The team would surely like to have him relatively healthy for the playoffs though, and the Eagles are locked into the NFC’s No. 2 seed regardless.
  • PHI Quarterback #1
    The Eagles are locked into the NFC’s No. 2 playoff seed so Hurts was allowed to rest all week. The star quarterback is reportedly progressing through the NFL’s concussion protocol, though details on the matter are difficult to come by. As for his finger injury, fortunately for Hurts, it is on his left (non-throwing) hand so he should not be overly impacted by it during the playoffs. Hurts’ backup, Kenny Pickett (ribs) is questionable to play this week which could mean Tanner McKee gets the start.
  • PHI Quarterback #1
    Sirianni wouldn’t provide any other details on his QB1’s status, but Hurts was never expected to play in Week 18 against the Giants, even if healthy. The concern for Hurts’ availability is solely around Wild Card weekend and whether or not he’ll be able to get right in time for the first round of the playoffs. It would come as a major surprise if Hurts wasn’t able to suit up for some reason, but it’s not often that we see a concussed player’s absence extend into a third week.
  • PHI Running Back #28
    Shipley was upgrade to a full participant after getting a limited session in Wednesday. The rookie tailback will likely be able to play in Week 18 against the Giants, and with Saquon Barkley sitting out, he could be in for a healthy amount of carries in the season finale.
  • PHI Tight End #88
    Goedert was just recently designated to return from injured reserve from his knee injury, and while it might make more sense for Eagles to keep the tight end out in a meaningless game against the Giants, they may want to give the 29-year-old a soft landing spot. If he did play, he’d be one of the few reliable targets expected to play in what will likely be a start by Tanner McKee in the finale.