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EAGLES
DT Anthony Rush. Despite being a newcomer with no game experience, the 6-5, 350-pound Rush could actually wind up starting for a team that gave up nearly 200 yards on the ground the week before.
TE Zach Ertz. He’s caught just six passes over the last two games. This after averaging 7.25 receptions per game last year on his way to setting an NFL record for receptions by a tight end.
WR Alshon Jeffery. Jeffery was outed on Monday by radio reporter Howard Eskin as the anonymous critic of Wentz. Neither one has admitted it, however, and both claim to have a great relationship. Their chemistry in this game should be interesting to watch, to say the least.
S Malcolm Jenkins. Slammed on Friday by former teammate Orlando Scandrick for being selfish and not providing enough leadership, the defensive captain said everyone in the locker room has each other’s back — now that Scandrick is no longer part of it. CB Jalen Mills agrees.
QB Carson Wentz. The Bills feature the toughest defense he’s seen yet, allowing opponents just 5.2 yards per pass attempt. With his only deep threat, DeSean Jackson, still out, Wentz could have a difficult time executing the short passing game all the way down the field.
BILLS
RB Frank Gore. He’s 36 years old and still going strong as the Bills’ leading rusher. He and rookie Devin Singletary will put the Eagles’ suddenly compromised run defense to the test early and often.
QB Josh Allen. A big man (6-5, 235) with a big arm and ability to do damage in the running game, Allen also is prone to mistakes that keep the offense from being more productive. He’s tossed seven interceptions to go with just seven TD passes.
DT Jordan Phillips. He doesn’t start, but he leads the team with 4.0 sacks. Because he’s 6-foot-6, it shouldn’t be hard to get lower than him. But because he’s 340 pounds, it shouldn’t be easy to defend his bull rush.
WR John Brown. With 33 catches for 473 yards, the six-year veteran is on pace to establish career highs in both categories. He’s one of three Bills averaging 14 yards or more per reception. They will take deep shots with him.
S Jordan Poyer. This former Eagle has flourished in Buffalo as a starting strong safety and is second on the team with 41 tackles. He also has one of their six interceptions.