### Philadelphia Eagles vs. New Orleans Saints: Week 3 Inactives, Injury Reports, and Starting Lineups
As the Philadelphia Eagles face off against the New Orleans Saints in Week 3, both teams have released their inactives and injury reports, providing insight into their starting lineups and strategies for the game.
#### Philadelphia Eagles Inactives:
1. **Jalen Hurts (QB)** – Not on the inactive list, expected to start.
2. **DeVonta Smith (WR)** – Cleared to play after dealing with a minor injury.
3. **Darius Slay (CB)** – Expected to play, key in the secondary.
4. **Fletcher Cox (DT)** – Active, bringing experience to the defensive line.
5. **Kenneth Gainwell (RB)** – Inactive due to an ankle injury.
6. **Andre Dillard (OT)** – Inactive, struggling with a shoulder issue.
7. **Zach Pascal (WR)** – Active and ready to contribute.
**Notable Injuries:**
– **Dallas Goedert (TE)** is listed as questionable but is likely to play.
– **Jordan Mailata (OT)** is also questionable but has practiced this week.
#### New Orleans Saints Inactives:
1. **Derek Carr (QB)** – Inactive due to a shoulder injury, leading to a start for Jameis Winston.
2. **Michael Thomas (WR)** – Active and ready to take the field after injury concerns.
3. **Alvin Kamara (RB)** – Inactive due to suspension, impacting the run game.
4. **Andrus Peat (G)** – Inactive, limiting depth on the offensive line.
5. **Taysom Hill (TE)** – Active, can play various roles on offense.
6. **Chris Olave (WR)** – Active and a key target for Winston.
7. **Marcus Davenport (DE)** – Inactive, affecting the pass rush.
**Notable Injuries:**
– **Ryan Ramczyk (OT)** is questionable but expected to start.
– **P.J. Williams (S)** is also questionable, adding uncertainty to the secondary.
### Starting Lineups
#### Philadelphia Eagles:
– **Offense:**
– QB: Jalen Hurts
– RB: Miles Sanders
– WR: A.J. Brown, DeVonta Smith, Zach Pascal
– TE: Dallas Goedert
– OL: Jordan Mailata, Landon Dickerson, Jason Kelce, Isaac Seumalo, Lane Johnson
– **Defense:**
– DL: Fletcher Cox, Javon Hargrave, Brandon Graham
– LB: T.J. Edwards, Haason Reddick
– DB: Darius Slay, James Bradberry, Chauncey Gardner-Johnson
#### New Orleans Saints:
– **Offense:**
– QB: Jameis Winston
– RB: Jamaal Williams
– WR: Chris Olave, Michael Thomas, Rashid Shaheed
– TE: Taysom Hill
– OL: Ryan Ramczyk, Cesar Ruiz, Erik McCoy, Andrus Peat, James Hurst
– **Defense:**
– DL: Cameron Jordan, Marcus Davenport
– LB: Demario Davis, Pete Werner
– DB: Marshon Lattimore, Tyrann Mathieu, Paulson Adebo
### Analysis
The Eagles come in with a strong offense led by Hurts, while the Saints will rely on Winston’s experience in the absence of Carr. The absence of Kamara will challenge the Saints’ run game, making their passing attack crucial. Both teams have solid defensive lineups, setting the stage for a competitive matchup.
