Philadelphia Eagles DVOA, Stats, & NFL Rankings

Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur said that running back AJ Dillon (neck, thumb) was the only player not to take part in practice on Wednesday. Dillon suffered a stinger in Week 17, didn't practice at all last week and was held out of the Week 18 regular season finale victory over the Chicago Bears. It's not a good start for the 25-year-old this week, but he still has a couple days to return to practice before the team's Sunday playoff game against the Dallas Cowboys. If Dillon can't get back on the practice field and misses a second straight game, it would make Aaron Jones, who is currently listed at $6,300 on DraftKings, a more attractive DFS piece as Green Bay looks to pull the upset on the road. Since returning from injury in Week 15, Jones has averaged 5.41 yards per carry for 411 rushing yards, although he was unable to find the end zone.

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown (knee) was scheduled to undergo an MRI exam earlier this week, but the NFL Network's Mike Garafolo says from his understanding, Brown's knee injury isn't believed to be serious. The 26-year-old went down in the Week 18 loss to the New York Giants with a knee injury and looked to be in significant pain. The Eagles have an extra day this week with their wild-card meeting against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday night, but Brown's practice status will be worth monitoring later this week for sure. Fellow wideout DeVonta Smith (ankle) missed Week 18, and quarterback Jalen Hurts dislocated a finger on his throwing hand last Sunday, so Philly's best offensive players are heading into the playoff opener with question marks. At a $8,100 DraftKings price tag (third-highest price among receivers), Brown could have bust potential on Monday if he suits up and isn't 100 percent.

Washington Commanders wide receiver Jahan Dotson concluded his disappointing second season in the NFL with just two receptions on three targets for 17 yards in Sunday's 38-10 blowout loss to the Dallas Cowboys in the final game of the regular season. It was an improvement following his third zero-catch game of the year in Week 17 in the loss to the San Francisco 49ers, but Dotson was ultimately a big disappointment in 2023 after many fantasy experts predicted a breakout season in his second year in the league. He totaled 49 receptions on 83 targets for 518 yards and four touchdowns in 17 games, a slight step back from when he had a 35-523-7 line in 12 games as a rookie. Dotson and the rest of Washington's offense suffered from quarterback Sam Howell's struggles, and it could be an uphill battle for fantasy relevance again in 2024 with a new coaching staff coming in to replace Ron Rivera.

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (finger) underwent X-rays that showed no fracture in the middle finger on his throwing hand that he dislocated in the Week 18 loss to the New York Giants on Sunday, according to sources. Hurts said he's taking it day by day and will have an extra day to heal up with the Eagles facing the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on the road on wild-card weekend next Monday night. The 25-year-old went just 7-for-16 for 55 yards and an interception before leaving the game for good. Hurts and the Eagles offense are slumping heading into the postseason. Although he should be good to go to play against Tampa next Monday night, he could be without receiver DeVonta Smith (ankle). Hurts' and the Eagles' offense's stock are down, but he should still be considered a top-five QB option for DFS lineups against a Bucs defense that was a top-10 matchup for QBs during the regular season.

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley found paydirt twice, propelling his team to an upset victory over the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 18. Barkley scored the Giants' first two touchdowns and New York never allowed the Eagles to get back into the game. Outside of the scores, Barkley didn't find a ton of running room, taking 18 carries for 46 yards (2.6 yards per attempt). The former Pro Bowl back added 51 yards through the air, including a 46-yard gain in the second quarter. This could have been the final game for Barkley in New York. He's currently without a long-term deal from the team, who seem reluctant to shell out the cash for the former second-overall pick.