The Eagles are kicking off their season with a massive game against the Washington Commanders, and everyone’s eyes should be on Makai Lemon. This dude is actually listed as the Eagles’ starting WR3 and punt returner on their official depth chart, which is wild given how much time he missed this summer. The big question for Week 1 isn’t just what he does on the field, it’s how much he even *sees* the field.
The Makai Lemon Snap Count Mystery
Lemon battled a hamstring injury that kept him out for a huge chunk of the summer. Yeah, he got some snaps in that final preseason game, but seriously, can we trust that he is going to be a major part of the offense right away? He’s got some serious competition with experienced receivers like DeVonta Smith, Dontayvion Wicks, Hollywood Brown, Elijah Moore, and even fan-favorite Darius Cooper all on the roster. It just feels like there is a real chance Lemon gets rotated in and out a lot, especially as he tries to get his feet wet in the NFL. We need to be watching his snap count against the Commanders super closely, because that number will tell us way more than any depth chart status.
Eli Stowers’ Uphill Battle
Then there’s Eli Stowers. Man, I was so pumped about him as a prospect, but his transition to the NFL has just been rough, honestly. It’s tough to see a guy with that kind of potential struggling to find his footing. He is currently buried on the depth chart, likely sitting as the fourth tight end. His story is far from over, no doubt, but it’s clear Stowers has a mountain to climb just to get onto the field for the Eagles. If he even manages to dress for the game, he absolutely has to make the most of every single opportunity he gets, whether it’s on offense or special teams. It’s do or die for this guy every time out there.
So, as the Eagles face the Commanders, the stakes for these rookies are huge. For Lemon, we need to see if his starting spot actually translates to significant playing time. For Stowers, can he even get on the field and prove he belongs? Week 1 is a massive chance for both these guys to start writing their actual NFL story.
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Originally reported by Bleeding Green Nation.
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