It seems just like the Philadelphia Eagles gained’t be the one group with out their beginning left deal with on this week’s recreation towards the New York Giants.
Whereas Jordan Mailata is coping with a hamstring harm that’s anticipated to maintain him out of a number of video games, Andrew Thomas has reportedly suffered a foot harm that can “almost certainly” hold him out for the remainder of the season. This a lot in keeping with NFL insider Jordan Schultz.
Thomas is not only the Giants’ greatest offensive lineman however one of many highest gamers on their roster.
It stays to be seen how the Giants plan to switch Thomas. Our enemies over at Massive Blue View outlined two totally different situations:
1) Backup offensive lineman Josh Ezeudu fills in at left deal with
2) Beginning proper deal with Jermaine Eluemunor strikes to left deal with, Evan Neal is available in off the bench to play proper deal with
Ezeudu was actually unhealthy in aid of Thomas final yr:
I can see Giants followers screaming “Noooooooo” on the point out of this chance.
That is what the Giants did final season after Thomas suffered a Week 1 hamstring harm that knocked him out of the lineup for seven video games. Ezeudu performed six video games at left deal with, beginning 5.
The outcomes have been disastrous.
Ezeudu posted a 42.4 general PFF grade, a hundred and thirtieth out of 137 offensive tackles grades. His 39.3 grade as a go blocker was 121st. Ezeudu’s 95.0 pass-blocking effectivity score was 88th.
Neal has additionally struggled when he’s needed to play, as evidenced by his precipitous drop from being the No. 7 general decide to being a backup behind a free agent journeyman.
The Eagles’ go rush was largely capable of reap the benefits of an injured and struggling Cleveland Browns offensive line in Week 6. With Thomas out, the Eagles’ defensive position may very well be primed for extra success in Week 7.
