The Philadelphia Eagles’ season is officially in ruins, and it’s about to get even tougher. Star receiver DeVonta Smith, who has only seen action in four games this season, is officially out for their upcoming clash against the New York Giants. And he’s not alone.
Philly’s Receiver Room Is Banged Up and Their QB Is Making His Debut
It’s a full-on war of attrition in the NFL right now, and Philly is losing big time. Not only is DeVonta Smith sidelined, but Dontayvion Wicks, who hasn’t suited up since Week 6 against the Carolina Panthers, is also ruled out. Even special teams specialist Britain Covey, who’s only played that role all season, is out for Sunday. This is brutal for the Birds, who’s gonna catch balls?
To make matters worse, the Eagles are throwing rookie Joe Milton III into the fire for his first NFL start. They benched Tanner McKee, so it’s Milton’s show now, and he’s heading into it without his top targets. Talk about a tough spot for a first-timer.
Six Straight Losses: There’s Not Much Left to Play For
Look, it’s not all grim on the receiver front… maybe. Rookie Makai Lemon is still in, and he’s got 13 receptions for 124 yards this season. He even nabbed his first touchdown against the Dallas Cowboys. He’s gotta step up huge for Milton this Sunday, but one rookie can’t carry this load.
The bigger picture? The Eagles are a mess. They’re sitting at the absolute bottom of the NFC East with a miserable 2-6 record after dropping their last six games. Six straight losses, man! The Giants, who they face Sunday, are leading the division. This isn’t just a bad patch, the source says it plain: their season is in ruins.
So, what’s left for Philly? The best they can hope for, according to the inside scoop, is a high draft pick. They’re already looking forward to Jalen Hurts getting fully healthy next season and shifting their focus to offseason targets, especially fixing that offensive line. This Sunday against the Giants isn’t just about another loss, it’s about seeing if Milton or Lemon can show *anything* to build on. Otherwise, it’s full steam ahead into a long offseason of re-building plans.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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