The Philadelphia Eagles released their second injury report prior to Monday night's Week 6 divisional game against the New York Giants.
Linebackers Kiko Alonso (knee) and Mychal Kendricks (hamstring), defensive end Brandon Bair (groin) and rookie wide receiver Nelson Agholor (ankle) all haven't practiced this week.
I now am told both #Eagles LB Mychal Kendticks (hamstring ) and WR Nelson Agholor (ankle) both out #Giants game. @FOX29philly
— Howard Eskin (@howardeskin) October 16, 2015
Rookie Jordan Hicks and veteran DeMeco Ryans will start again at the inside linebacker positions. Hicks, a third-round draft pick, has played exceptionally in the starting role for the Eagles defensive.
With Agholor out, the Eagles will have to count on veteran wide receivers Riley Cooper and Miles Austin on the outside. Jordan Matthews and Zach Ertz will get plenty of targets, and maybe second-year player Josh Huff can shine after breaking out for his first career touchdown reception last week.
Running back Ryan Mathews (groin) was added to the team's injury report on Friday and was limited in practice. Mathews is averaging five yards per carry on 41 rushing attempts this season, whereas starting running back DeMarco Murray has averaged under three yards per carry on 49 rushes.
As for the Giants, they are dealing with a number of injuries heading into this game.
Starting cornerback Prince Amukamara is out with a partially torn pectoral muscle suffered last week against the San Francisco 49ers. Fourth-year pro Jayron Hosley will start in his place.
Wide receivers Odell Beckham Jr. (hamstring) and Victor Cruz (calf) both haven't practiced this week. The Eagles expect Beckham Jr. to play, and will have to be prepared for Cruz.
Philadelphia Eagles Injury Report (Friday)
Did Not Participate
WR Nelson Agholor (leg)
LB Kiko Alonso (knee)
LB Mychal Kendricks (hamstring)
DE Brandon Bair (Groin)
Limited Participation
RB Ryan Mathews (groin)
New York Giants Injury Report (Friday)
Did Not Participate
WR Odell Beckham Jr. (hamstring)
WR Victor Cruz (calf)
CB Trumaine McBride (groin)
LB Devon Kennard (hamstring)
Limited Participation
LB Jon Beason (concussion)
DE Robert Ayers (hamstring)
LB Jonathan Casillas (calf)
WR Rueben Randle (hamstring)
Full Participation
OG Justin Pugh (ankle)
DE George Selvie (calf)
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