Philly just took a huge blow on Sunday, losing their first touchdown scorer of the day, Will Shipley, to a foot injury against the Jaguars. Shipley won’t be returning to the game, and that’s a massive hit for the Eagles’ ground game right when they needed him most.
Shipley’s Big Play, Quick Exit
It was a rollercoaster of a second quarter for Will Shipley and the Eagles. He punched in Philly’s first touchdown, getting the offense on the board and giving fans something to cheer about. But that excitement was short-lived. Soon after, Shipley exited the game with a foot injury, and the team confirmed he’s out for the rest of Sunday’s matchup. Losing your starting running back mid-game, especially one who just put up points, is never easy.
Pierce Steps Up, But What’s the Real Impact?
Shipley’s absence immediately puts Dameon Pierce in the hot seat as the Eagles’ No. 1 option on the ground. And listen, this isn’t just about Shipley being out; it’s because Saquon Barkley is *already* sidelined with a hamstring issue. So, the Eagles are now down to Pierce as their main guy. Pierce is in his fifth year, but after an encouraging rookie season back in 2022, his numbers haven’t exactly been eye-popping. He’s combined for 745 yards and four touchdowns across 30 appearances since that first year. From a pure fantasy football perspective, the chatter is that he’s unlikely to emerge as a must-add on the waiver wire after Week 5, and that tells you a lot about the expectations here.
This backfield situation just got incredibly messy for Philly. With both Shipley and Barkley out, the Eagles are going to have to lean heavily on Pierce and whatever other options they can find. It’s a tough spot to be in for any team, especially mid-season, and they’ll need to figure out their ground game fast to stay competitive.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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