Eagles and 49ers Set for Wild Card Round, Healthier than Expected; Injuries Complicate the Game.
The Philadelphia Eagles are entering their Wild Card Round matchup with the San Francisco 49ers in relatively healthy condition. The team took advantage of a scheduled rest week last Thursday against the Washington Commanders to allow their key players some additional recovery time.
On the other hand, the 49ers have two injury-plagued defensive players missing from their lineup: Nick Bosa and Fred Warner. Bosa suffered a season-ending torn ACL in Week 3 and Warner has been out since Week 6 due to an ankle injury.
Additionally, several key injuries will impact how the game plays out - Lane Johnson has practiced for the first time this year; he was down with foot issues but is expected back on Sunday.
Dallas Goedert also returned after missing some practice days earlier in the week. Meanwhile, 49ers tight end George Kittle was held to a limited role and will play through an ankle injury.
The Eagles are looking well-rested and healthy going into their matchup against the 49ers, but injuries on both sides of the ball have taken its toll.
The Philadelphia Eagles are entering their Wild Card Round matchup with the San Francisco 49ers in relatively healthy condition. The team took advantage of a scheduled rest week last Thursday against the Washington Commanders to allow their key players some additional recovery time.
On the other hand, the 49ers have two injury-plagued defensive players missing from their lineup: Nick Bosa and Fred Warner. Bosa suffered a season-ending torn ACL in Week 3 and Warner has been out since Week 6 due to an ankle injury.
Additionally, several key injuries will impact how the game plays out - Lane Johnson has practiced for the first time this year; he was down with foot issues but is expected back on Sunday.
Dallas Goedert also returned after missing some practice days earlier in the week. Meanwhile, 49ers tight end George Kittle was held to a limited role and will play through an ankle injury.
The Eagles are looking well-rested and healthy going into their matchup against the 49ers, but injuries on both sides of the ball have taken its toll.