Before their Week 18 matchup against the New York Giants, the Philadelphia Eagles announce devastating news.

Before their Week 18 matchup against the New York Giants, the Philadelphia Eagles announce devastating news.

Lately, the Philadelphia Eagles have not been doing well. The team finished December with a 1-4 record, dropping them to second place in their division. The Dallas Cowboys will win the division if they defeat the Washington Commanders on Sunday.

Nevertheless, with an 11-5 record, the Eagles will play in the postseason. You want as much momentum as possible heading into the playoffs, which is why the Eagles’ game versus the Giants in the regular season finale can be crucial. But the Eagles had to break some fairly painful news before that game.

Before their Week 18 game against the New York Giants, the Philadelphia Eagles make some difficult announcements.

In the startling defeat to the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, the third-year wide out “suffered a “mild ankle sprain,” per Jeremy Fowler of ESPN. Fowler claims that although Smith’s injury isn’t “considered serious,” his availability for Week 18 is undoubtedly questionable.

When Smith left Lincoln Financial Field with a walking boot on his right leg and crutches, Eagles fans were understandably alarmed. Thankfully, it seems like Alabama’s product could be allowed to participate in the postseason’s first round.

What Effect Would Smith’s Injury Have on the Eagles in Week 18?

The Cowboys must defeat the Commanders the next week to win the NFC East, therefore the Eagles may have to settle for the No. 5 spot after their loss to the Cardinals. In other words, no first round exit and no Eagles’ home-field advantage.

On the other hand, the Eagles game versus New York becomes extremely important if Dallas somehow loses to Washington.

During the defeat, Smith—one of the team’s most gifted playmakers—had three receptions for thirty yards. Smith has 81 receptions for 1,066 yards and seven touchdowns this season.

Smith has not missed a game since the Eagles selected him in the first round of the 2020 NFL draft. But if he loses any time, A.J. Brown will have to step up for the Eagles to take Smith’s playmaking role.

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