Nick Foles attempts to follow his record-setting performance in Oakland as the Eagles face the Packers in Green Bay with a chance to return to .500 on the line. Photo Courtesy of ESPN.com
In the hours following the Eagles rout of the Raiders last Sunday, the stars seemed to align for the Eagles as their next opponent played on Monday.
When Aaron Rodgers went down with a collarbone injury, the Eagles chances on Sunday as they play at Lambeau Field certainly improved. Despite that, this is a test for the Eagles, especially based on how Nick Foles performed following his first NFC Offensive Player of the Week just a few weeks ago against the Dallas Cowboys.
It will be interesting to see if the Eagles attempt to repeat the air attack that helped them win last Sunday against the Raiders. Foles led that attack by spreading the ball around to various receivers, finding Riley Cooper for three touchdowns and factoring in tight ends Brent Celek and Zach Ertz.
LeSean McCoy was limited on the ground last week and has been struggling of late, but he did contribute to last week's scoring with a 25-yard touchdown reception. Foles and the Eagles have been trying to factor him into the game more with screens.
The Packers, without Rodgers, turn to Seneca Wallace at quarterback. In Rodgers' absence on Monday, Wallace was 11-for-19 passing for 114 yards with one interception.
The Packers also possess the third-best running game in the NFL with the duo of Eddie Lacy and James Starks. Green Bay also uses the combination of receivers Jordy Nelson and Randall Cobb.
Defensively, the Packers are excellent at stopping the run, fifth in the NFL. A.J. Hawk, Clay Matthews and Nick Perry make up one of the best linebacking groups in the NFL.
If the Eagles are to be successful, they need to find a way to mix up the playcalling and still gain positive yardage using the run. The Eagles won't be able to abandon the run for a stronger passing game like they did against the Raiders, and they will face serious trouble if the passing game struggles.
Injury Report
Eagles
- QB Michael Vick (hamstring) is doubtful for today's game.
- LB Jake Knott (hamstring) is doubtful for today's game.
- CB Bradley Fletcher (pectoral) is questionable for today's game.
- CB Rashad Carmichael (groin) is probable for today's game.
- DE Cedric Thornton (knee) is probable for today's game.
- WR Damaris Johnson (ankle) is probable for today's game.
- S Patrick Chung (shoulder) is probable for today's game.
- RB Chris Polk (shoulder) is probable for today's game.
- G Julian Vandervelde (knee) is probable for today's game.
- T Jason Peters (pectoral) is probable for today's game.
- WR Riley Cooper (undisclosed injury) is probable for today's game.
- LB Mychal Kendricks (undisclosed injury) is probable for today's game.
Packers
- QB Aaron Rodgers (collarbone) is out for today's game.
- LB Andy Mulumba (ankle) is doubtful for today's game. Mulumba did not participate in practice this week.
- LB Nick Perry (foot) is questionable for today's game. Perry was limited in practice this week.
- G T.J. Lang (concussion) is questionable for today's game. Lang was limited in practice this week.
- DT Ryan Pickett (knee) is probable for today's game. Pickett was limited in practice this week.
- LB Clay Matthews (thumb) is probable for today's game. Matthews was limited in practice this week.
- DE Mike Neal (knee) is probable for today's game.
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