Dameon Pierce, the Philadelphia Eagles’ running back, had a Week 5 performance against the Jacksonville Jaguars that was, to put it mildly, quiet. Pierce managed only 14 rushing yards on 11 carries.
The Numbers Don’t Lie: A Quiet Performance
Let’s be real, 11 carries for a mere 14 yards is a tough day at the office. That’s just over a yard per carry, a metric that screams “struggle” no matter how you slice it. Getting shut down like that, especially when the opportunity was there, has to be frustrating.
Opportunity Knocks, But the Door Stayed Shut
What makes Pierce’s stat line even more noteworthy is the context. He wasn’t just picking up leftover snaps; he actually received the majority of the carries during the game. Why? Because fellow running back Will Shipley had to exit the game. This was a clear chance for Pierce to step up and make a statement, and the production simply wasn’t there.
What’s Next for Pierce in Week 6?
Here’s where it gets interesting: if Will Shipley and Saquon Barkley both remain sidelined for Week 6, Pierce is actually on track to start. That’s a huge potential role, despite his quiet Week 5. For those in fantasy leagues, if he does get the starting nod, he might be a flex option purely due to the volume of carries he could see. The question is, can he do anything more with those carries than he did against the Jaguars?
All eyes will be on the Eagles’ backfield in Week 6. Will Pierce get the start, and if so, can he flip the script from his 14-yard outing?
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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