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Eagles enter Week 15 with a major advantage over the Steelers

Originally posted on A to Z Sports | By Kelsey Kramer | Last updated Dec 13, 2024 7:50 PM ET

The Philadelphia Eagles (11-2) are very healthy heading into Sunday's Week 15 matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers (10-3).

The only player ruled out for this game for the Birds is wide receiver and punt returner Britain Covey (neck), whose duties will be covered just fine by the Eagles' endless weapons in the passing game and Cooper DeJean on the return.

The same can't be said for Pittsburgh, who has ruled out three of their key starters: wide receiver George Pickens (hamstring), safety DeShon Elliott (hamstring), and defensive tackle Larry Ogunjobi (groin).

Pickens is Russell Wilson's go-to target as the team's leading receiver, so his absence is a huge loss for Pittsburgh and one less worry for the Eagles.

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Eagles Week 15 Injury Report Observations

Quarterback Jalen Hurts injured his finger in Week 14's win over the Carolina Panthers. He has practiced all week.
Right tackle Lane Johnson returned to practice after missing Wednesday due to a personal reason.
Wide receiver Johnny Wilson (illness) practiced all week except for Friday. He did not receive a game designation, which means he should be good to go by then.
Safety Reed Blankenship suffered a concussion in the Eagles' Week 13 win over the Baltimore Ravens and has cleared protocol.
Safety Sydney Brown has been dealing with a lingering knee injury all season long and did not play in Week 14. It looks like he will be available for Sunday.
Cornerback Darius Slay has also been on and off the injury report this season with a lingering knee issue so it's good he took a rest day to kick off the week.
Wide receiver Britain Covey was back at practice after missing last week's game with the same injury. He's not quite ready to go, but Cooper DeJean can fill his shoes.
Defensive tackle Jalen Carter has played through the same shoulder injury throughout the season.
The Eagles are extremely healthy as they enter a must-win game against the Steelers at home.