Eagles know they can’t overlook winless Jets
PHILADELPHIA (AP) >> The standings are a reality check for the Philadelphia Eagles when they host the winless New York Jets.
Sure, Jets (0-3) are down to their No. 3 quarterback. They only have one offensive touchdown in three games, they’ve never defeated Philadelphia in 10 tries and they’re 13 1/2-point underdogs.
Still, the Eagles (2-2) can’t overlook New York on Sunday.
“We’re all pros,” defensive tackle Fletcher Cox said. “Let’s be real, we’re 2-2. We have to go out and attack as if anybody else is coming in here.”
The Eagles lost their last home game to Detroit two weeks ago and have started slow in their first four games, getting outscored 2710 in the first quarter. They don’t want to allow the Jets to jump ahead early, build momentum
and think they can steal a win.
“They’re not 0-3 because of their defense,” tight end Zach Ertz said. “It’s a really talented defense and, as an offense, it’s going to be a good test for us.”
Here’s some things to watch for when the Jets visit the Eagles: SAM’S MONO Jets quarterback Sam Darnold was ruled out Friday for the game as he continues to recover from mononucleosis, which sidelined him the past two games.
He was cleared for noncontact activity and was limited at the start of the practice week, but doctors determined from tests Thursday night that Darnold was not cleared to play. Darnold’s enlarged spleen is the primary focus, with the swelling of the organ needing to dissipate before he’s cleared by doctors for contact.
Practice squad QBturned-starter Luke Falk will be under center against the Eagles. It will be Falk’s second straight start for the Jets.
“Luke, he was all in and wired in and knew that this could happen,” coach Adam Gase said.
Falk went 12 of 22 for 98 yards in his NFL starting debut, a 30-14 loss to New England in Week 3.
“I think we had a great week of practice,” Falk said. “I think we’ve got a good plan. I think guys are flying around, so I’m real excited for the opportunity and I know the guys are as well.”