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Eagles vs Rams Divisional Round Injury Report: Who’s In, Who’s Out?

Eagles vs. Rams injury updates for Divisional Round.

The Divisional Round brings us an electrifying clash between the Los Angeles Rams and the Philadelphia Eagles. With the Rams traveling to the raucous Lincoln Financial Field, injuries could play a pivotal role in determining the outcome of this high-stakes matchup. Below is a detailed breakdown of the key injuries for both teams and their implications for the game.

Rams vs. Eagles Injury Report

Game Time: Sunday, January 19, 2 p.m. ET

Rams Injuries

Tyler Higbee (TE): Chest – Full Participation (Friday) – Active
Higbee is cleared to play after recovering from a chest contusion sustained in the Wild Card round. He’ll be vital for the Rams’ passing attack.
Ahkello Witherspoon (CB): Thigh – Limited Participation (Friday) – Questionable
Witherspoon’s status remains uncertain, but head coach Sean McVay expressed optimism about his availability.
Bobby Brown III (NT): Shoulder – Did Not Participate (Friday) – Questionable
Brown’s potential absence could challenge the Rams’ defensive front against the Eagles’ running game.
Alaric Jackson (OL): Chest/Knee – Did Not Participate (Friday) – Questionable
Although listed as questionable, Jackson is expected to start on Sunday.
Larrell Murchison (DE): Foot – Full Participation – Out
Murchison returned to practice but remains unavailable for activation.
Troy Reeder (ILB): Hamstring – Full Participation – Out
Reeder is sidelined despite completing practice sessions this week.
Justin Dedich (G): Illness – Did Not Participate (Friday) – Questionable

The potential absence of Bobby Brown III and Alaric Jackson raises concerns for the defensive and offensive lines, respectively.

Eagles Injuries

Byron Young (DT): Hamstring – Full Participation (Friday) – Out
Young’s absence could impact the Eagles’ ability to contain the Rams’ interior rushing plays.
Dallas Goedert (TE): Illness – Limited Participation (Friday) – Active
Goedert returned to limited practice and is expected to contribute to the Eagles’ offense.
A.J. Brown (WR): Rest/Knee – Full Participation (Friday) – Active
Brown remains a critical playmaker, and his availability boosts the Eagles’ passing game.
Cam Jurgens (C): Rest – Full Participation (Friday) – Active
Jordan Mailata (T): Rest – Full Participation (Friday) – Active
Kenny Pickett (QB): Ribs – Full Participation (Friday) – Active
Josh Sweat (OLB): Rest – Full Participation (Friday) – Active

Byron Young’s injury weakens the defensive tackle depth but may be offset by a healthy offensive lineup.

Philadelphia Eagles Injury Report

Player	Position	Injury	Wed	Thu	Fri	Game Status
Saquon Barkley	RB	Rest	DNP	FP	FP	(-)
A.J. Brown	WR	Knee/Rest	DNP	LP	FP	(-)
Dallas Goedert	TE	Illness		DNP	LP	(-)
Cam Jurgens	C/G	Rest	DNP	FP	FP	(-)
Jordan Mailata	T	Rest	DNP	FP	FP	(-)
Kenny Pickett	QB	Ribs	FP	FP	FP	(-)
Josh Sweat	OLB	Rest	DNP	FP	FP	(-)
Byron Young	DT	Hamstring	FP	FP	FP	OUT

Los Angeles Rams Injury Report

Player	Position	Injury	Wed	Thu	Fri	Game Status
Tyler Higbee	TE	Chest	LP	LP	FP	(-)
Ahkello Witherspoon	CB	Thigh	DNP	DNP	LP	QUESTIONABLE
Bobby Brown III	NT	Shoulder	DNP	DNP	DNP	QUESTIONABLE
Alaric Jackson	OT	Chest	DNP	FP	DNP	QUESTIONABLE
Larrell Murchison	DT	Foot	(-)	FP	FP	OUT
Troy Reeder	ILB	Hamstring	(-)	FP	FP	OUT
Justin Dedich	G	Illness	(-)	(-)	DNP	QUESTIONABLE

How to Watch Rams vs. Eagles

When: Sunday, January 19
Where: Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, PA
Time: 2 PM ET
TV: NBC
Live Stream: Peacock

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Eagles vs Rams Divisional Round Injury Report

Eagles vs Rams Injuries

Eagles vs Rams Injury Report

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