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Jalen Hurts is expected to remain as the Eagles starting QB in Week 15, coming off the team's bye.

No QB controversy in Philly. Hurts will stay as QB1 despite the strong efforts of Garnder Minshew last week against Jets. This falls in line with HC Nick Sirianni saying "of course" when asked if Hurts is the starter. The Eagles finish the season with four division games, starting next week against Washington. However, last week did give the Eagles a chance to get something in return for Minshew, as teams are reportedly showing interest in him. Rapoport reports the Panthers spoke with the Eagles this season about Minshew, discussing what possible compensation it would take, but talks never really dug deep, eventually bringing Matt Barkley and then Cam Newton. Minshew is under contract through 2022.

Giants WR Kadarius Toney (oblique) will not play Week 14 at the Los Angeles Chargers. WRs Sterling Shepard (quad) and Kenny Golladay (ribs) are questionable.

Related Players: John Ross, Darius Slayton

The Giants could once again be shorthanded at wideout and may be playing with their third-string QB. It is safe to avoid this passing game if possible.

Some who have watched Saquon Barkley suggest that he hasn’t returned to the form he showed before last year’s torn ACL, but Barkley rejected that notion after Sunday’s loss.

“It’s week whatever in the NFL, no one is 100 percent physically. That’s their opinion, but I know I am,” Barkley said, via WFAN.com.

The story opined the Giants were terrible before Barkley tore his ACL and they remain terrible through 12 games of this season even after Barkley's return. The story went on to say the Giants were playing without quarterback Daniel Jones and a pair of wide receivers, which would seem to set the stage for Barkley to put the offense on his shoulders, but he managed 55 rushing yards on 11 carries and 19 receiving yards on six catches and dropped a pair of passes.

The Philadelphia Eagles got a big win over the Jets on Sunday as they head into their late-season bye, and head coach Nick Sirianni spoke to reporters after the game about Jalen Hurts, his injury, and why he’s still the starter when he’s ready to return. He also noted that Gardner Minshew had a good game, their run game is successful because of the offensive line, and Jake Elliott’s consistency makes them comfortable kicking the ball.

Sirianni went on to say Hurts has shown to be one of the best in the league moving around and making plays and when he's healthy, he'll be the starter. Minshew looked good against the struggling Jets and while Hurts has looked good at times, he's also struggled, especially last week against the Giants. The Eagles have a bye in Week 14.

Eagles HC Nick Sirianni replied “Yeah, of course” when asked if Jalen Hurts is still the team’s starting quarterback.

The thought of a quarterback controversy starting brewing after Gardner Minshew had a very solid performance, going 20/25 for 242 yards and two touchdowns, leading the Eagles to points on their first seven drives in Philadelphia’s 33-18 win over the Jets. Hurts was inactive with an ankle injury. He’ll have an extra week to rest as the Eagles will finally have their bye next week before hosting Washington in Week 15.

Eagles QB Jalen Hurts has been ruled out with an ankle injury. Gardner Minshew will start today against the Jets.

Hurts was questionable after being limited in practice all week with the injury he suffered last week against the Giants. Minshew will make his first start for the Eagles as the team looks to bounce back from a completely disappointing performance last week. Interestingly enough, the Eagles will play their second straight game at MetLife Stadium. Minshew is our No. 18 quarterback.

Giants WRs Sterling Shepard (quad) and Kadarius Toney (quad/oblique) are doubtful for Week 13, while WR John Ross (illness/quad) and TE Kyle Rudolph (ankle) are questionable against the Miami Dolphins.

At this point all one can feel is pity for the Giants offense. Kenny Golladay, Evan Engram, and Saquon Barkley are going to be busy.

The Philadelphia Eagle will be without RB Jordan Howard (knee) for a second straight game, while RB Boston Scott (illness) and QB Jalen Hurts (ankle) are questionable.

Related Players: Gardner Minshew, Kenneth Gainwell Jr., Miles Sanders

Minshew took first-team reps for some of the week in case Hurts is out, which is no bueno. Scott should play but if he does not, Sanders should see majority of the running back work.

After the firing of offensive coordinator Jason Garrett, interim Giants OC Freddie Kitchens wanted to make a point of emphasis going forward - get the ball to the best players on designed plays. "You need to get a sense, a feel for what they are comfortable with," Kitchens said. "Why would you call something -- and this is what our staff believes -- why would you call something if the player is not comfortable running it? It's your job to get them comfortable running it. ... If you can’t get them to that point, it's kind of diminishing returns."

"I think I realized it pretty early in the week as far as the game plan and what we were trying to do, getting the ball to certain guys, and plays were designed to get the ball to them," Daniel Jones said. "You're thinking about that throughout the game as plays are called and coming in. Obviously, there's a read and you've got to understand what the defense is doing. But I'd say I was pretty cognizant of what we were trying to do."

Related Players: Saquon Barkley, Kenny Golladay, Evan Engram, Kadarius Toney, Sterling Shepard

It sounds silly but saying that the best players need to get the ball can get lost on a coaching staff when an entire offense is struggling. Raanan's article listed Barkley, Golladay, Engram, Toney, and Shepard multiple times, a sign that the core is the focus going forward, especially when they are all healthy. The Giants offense is sketchy at best, but refocusing the offense with the entire coaching staff having input is a sign of life that needs to show on the field.

Eagles QB Jalen Hurts and RB Miles Sanders were limited Wednesday due to ankle injuries. RB Boston Scott and WR DeVonta Smith missed practice with non-COVID illnesses.

Scott and Smith should be good, so the injuries to monitor are Hurts and Sanders.