Week 11 Thursday Inactives: Washington Commanders at Philadelphia Eagles
The Washington Commanders and Philadelphia Eagles will face off on Thursday Night Football in Week 11, and both teams have released their lists of inactive players.
Washington Commanders
The Commanders will be without several key players on Thursday night, including wide receiver Terry McLaurin (concussion), defensive end Chase Young (knee), and cornerback William Jackson III (back).
McLaurin is the Commanders’ leading receiver this season with 58 catches for 755 yards and five touchdowns. His absence will be a major blow to Washington’s offense, which is already struggling to score points.
Young is one of the Commanders’ best pass rushers, and his absence will make it easier for the Eagles to protect quarterback Jalen Hurts. Jackson is a starting cornerback, and his absence will weaken Washington’s secondary.
In addition to McLaurin, Young, and Jackson, the Commanders will also be without the following players on Thursday night:
- RB Antonio Gibson (foot)
- WR Jahan Dotson (hamstring)
- OT Sam Cosmi (ankle)
- DT John Ridgeway (ankle)
- CB Benjamin St-Juste (concussion)
Philadelphia Eagles
The Eagles will also be without some key players on Thursday night, including running back Miles Sanders (ankle) and cornerback Avonte Maddox (hamstring).
Sanders is the Eagles’ leading rusher this season with 616 yards and six touchdowns. His absence will be a major blow to Philadelphia’s offense, which is one of the most efficient in the NFL.
Maddox is a starting cornerback, and his absence will weaken Philadelphia’s secondary. The Eagles will also be without starting safety Marcus Epps (hamstring) on Thursday night.
In addition to Sanders, Maddox, and Epps, the Eagles will also be without the following players on Thursday night:
- DT Javon Hargrave (shoulder)
- OT Jack Driscoll (ankle)
- TE Tyree Jackson (knee)
- CB Josiah Scott (ankle)
Impact on the Game
The absences of McLaurin, Sanders, and Young will have a major impact on Thursday night’s game. The Commanders and Eagles are both 6-3 and in the thick of the playoff race, so this game is a big one for both teams.
The Commanders will need to find a way to replace McLaurin’s production in the passing game, and they will also need to find a way to get pressure on Hurts without Young. The Eagles will need to find a way to replace Sanders’ production in the running game, and they will also need to find a way to slow down Commanders quarterback Taylor Heinicke without Maddox and Epps.
This game is likely to be decided by which team can overcome the absences of their key players. The Commanders and Eagles are both talented teams, so this should be a close and exciting game.