Philadelphia Eagles player notes for Dec 17th, 2018


*Isaac Seumalo – Noteworthy
G Isaac Seumalo, who missed Sunday’s game and was replaced by veteran Stefen Wisniewski, could miss another week of action, per coach Doug Pederson.

Alshon Jeffery – Noteworthy
WR Alshon Jeffery’s 160 yards receiving on Sunday night were his most since joining the Eagles as a free agent in the 2017 offseason. It was also the third highest total of his career. While with the Chicago Bears, he had 249 yards on Dec. 1, 2013, and 218 on Oct. 6, 2013 against the New Orleans Saints.

Carson Wentz – Noteworthy – Injury
QB Carson Wentz will not go on injured reserve as he deals with a stress fracture in his back that could require three months of recovery time, per coach Doug Pederson. Pederson said that Wentz is considered “week to week.”

Fletcher Cox – Noteworthy
DT Fletcher Cox sacked Jared Goff for an eight-yard loss on third-and-11 in the second quarter to hold the Rams to a 41-yard field goal. Cox now has 7.5 sacks, which are his most in a single season since he had 9.5 in 2015. He is now tied with Brandon Graham (42.5) for the sixth-most in Eagles history.

Jake Elliott – Noteworthy
K Jake Elliott’s 53-yard missed field goal with just over minute left against the Rams snapped his streak of 13 straight made kicks which dated back to Week 7 against Carolina.

Jordan Hicks – Noteworthy
LB Jordan Hicks, who has missed four straight games, could return to practice this week.

Nick Foles – Noteworthy
QB Nick Foles will remain the starting quarterback as the Philadelphia Eagles host the Houston Texans in Week 16, coach Doug Pederson announced Monday. Pederson also announced that franchise quarterback Carson Wentz will not go on injured reserve as he deals with a stress fracture in his back that could require three months of recovery time. Pederson said that Wentz is considered “week to week.” Foles completed 24 of 31 passes for 270 yards and an interception in Philadelphia’s 30-23 win over the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday night. He found a familiar target in Alshon Jeffery, as the pair connected eight times for 160 yards for the Eagles (7-7).

Zach Ertz – Noteworthy
TE Zach Ertz became just the fourth tight end in NFL history to record 100-plus receptions in a single season. He has 101 and joins Jason Witten in 2012 (110), Tony Gonzalez in 2004 (102) and Dallas Clark in 2009 (100). Ertz had three catches on Sunday night and has 1,038 yards receiving this season.