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Doug Pederson said he expects Alston Jeffery and Dallas Goedert to play Thursday against the Packers.

Related players: DeSean Jackson

It's about as must-win as you can have in Week 4 as the Eagles look to avoid a 1-3 start, so, having Goedert and Jeffery will certainly help Carson Wentz and the offense.

The Eagles also think Jackson will miss Week 4's game. Word in Philly is Jackson is deal with a core issue and he's hoping to rehab the injury and return to the lineup without surgery.

MRI revealed Giants’ RB Saquon Barkley suffered a high ankle sprain that could sideline him anywhere from 4-8 weeks, per source.

Related players: Wayne Gallman, Elijhaa Penny

Schefter did say the longer timeframe is considered more likely. He went on to say the Giants bye is week 11, so it's possible if Barkley needs 8 weeks, he'll be able to play in the final six games of the season. We'll have to see how the RB split works out between Gallman and Penny, but the team is also likely to bring in another back.

The Giants are expecting to be without star RB Saquon Barkley for the next several weeks because of his high-ankle sprain, source said.

Related players: Wayne Gallman

We reported Sunday owners will need to be prepared to be without Barkley for Week 4 and likely longer. High ankle sprains tend to take a few weeks and Barkley was already in a boot and crutches by the end of the game. Gallman will likely be a popular pickup this week and looks to be in store for a bigger workload with Barkley out.

NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reports that Saquon Barkley will undergo an MRI exam on Monday to determine the severity of his ankle injury. Giants coach Pat Shumur did not have an update on Barkley's status after the game except to say he should have more information Monday.

Rapoport later reported that initial tests show that Barkley has a high-ankle sprain, according to sources informed.

Related players: Wayne Gallman, Elijaa Penny

Barkley was already in a boot by the second half of the game. Barkley said the injury was not season-ending and he'd back as soon as he could. But fantasy owners can likely expect to be without Barkley at least for Week 4, and possibly longer. Gallman and Penny look like they will take over in the backfield if Barkley is out.

Saquon Barkley's afternoon has been sidetracked by injury.

The New York Giants will not return to their game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after suffering an ankle injury in the second quarter. The team ruled him out before the start of the second half.

Barkley was seen wearing a boot on his right foot on the sideline during the second half.

Related players: Wayne Gallman, Elijhaa Penny

After falling awkwardly on a six-yard reception near New York's sideline, Barkley was helped into the locker room supported by two team trainers. Gallman is next up on the depth chart with Penny behind him.