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Barkley Out: Eagles' Backfield in Crisis
18 Oct
Summary
- Saquon Barkley ruled out for Week 6 game due to hamstring injury.
- Jalen Hurts is sidelined and placed on injured reserve.
- Tanner McKee will start at quarterback for the Eagles.
The Philadelphia Eagles face further challenges in Week 6 as star running back Saquon Barkley has been ruled out against the Carolina Panthers due to a hamstring injury. This marks his second consecutive missed game, compounding the team's injury woes.
Compounding these issues, quarterback Jalen Hurts was placed on injured reserve on Saturday, meaning Tanner McKee will start under center. The Eagles' running back depth is severely tested, with Barkley sidelined and other key backs also on injured reserve. Dameon Pierce, Carson Steele, and Jaydon Blue are expected to carry the load.
Oddsmakers have positioned the Eagles as underdogs for this matchup. The betting team at SI, anticipating a challenging game for the Eagles' offense, has identified an Over bet on Tanner McKee's passing yards as a potential wager. They cite McKee's potential to surprise and the Panthers' defense as factors supporting this pick.
