What the DeSean Jackson injury means to the Eagles

According to Tim McManus of ESPN, the Eagles will not have access to the wide receiver DeSean Jackson for two weeks due to a sprained abdomen. What will be the impact on the offense? Here is everything you need to know.

The timing of the injury is difficult, as the Eagles have three games in two weeks. window.

Week 3: @ Detroit
Week 4: TNF vs Packers
Week 5: @ Jets

In terms of context, the Jets only have their QB3 = (although Darnold hopes to come back before this game) and give up an average of 7.6 yards per pass, the Lions give more than 280 yards per game and the Packers are the pesky meat in the sandwich acting as a renovated defense with a very young and hungry high school. There are certainly some of the worst games to lose for your # 2 receiver, but it does not make life easy for an offense that can mark in buckets, but stutters.

Jackson was at the heart of the win back against Washington in the first week, receiving 154 yards and 2 touchdowns. He played only 52 times in the first week of shooting and only took 11 days Sunday night, while JJ Arcega-Whiteside saw the pitch playing in the vast majority of shots in his place.

We all know the nightmare game that JJAW has. At 6'3, 225 pounds, the rookie ran a 4.49 40-yard dash, exactly the same result as Miles Sanders. The ball jump specialist is however more than a big body in the red zone.

According to Pro Football Focus, Arcega-Whiteside finished his final year with the Stanford Cardinal with a score of 95.5 on targets exceeding 10 yards. In the third and fourth pass attempts, JJ finished with a score of 90.6, the number one of the nation.

The problem was that he did not have a lot of time to partner with Carson Wentz. The face of the franchise has worked with those who are all out of season and, of course, Arcega-Whiteside has spent most of his time camping with Nate Sudfeld. That was reflected Sunday, where he caught a single pass for four yards. Mike Groh spoke about this week's training and the rookie's exit on week 2.

"He spent the most time that he saw during the first two weeks, and he has plays for which he played very well. We come back, we examine and we try to correct and grow from there. . "

"I think this can only benefit [WR] NOT A WORD. [Arcega-Whiteside]. Mike Groh said on Tuesday, "I guess he'll play a bigger role in practice." Until we know more about [WR] Alshon [Jeffery] I'm sure it will continue throughout the week. All the representatives you receive, especially as a young player, are beneficial. "

Depending on the status of Alshon Jeffery, we could also see more of Mack Hollins. 'Backpack Mack' played in a career game on Sunday, recording a 50-yard run and moving sticks at the player's request. But this, oddly enough, should not come as a surprise as the UNC product captured 81% of the passable passes as a beginner.

Hollins has special prowess within teams, but he's more than just a deep threat. After playing 69 times last week, he could be prepared for a bigger role without Jackson in the fray.

This week of practice will be crucial for the Eagles. Wentz did a great job committing to the same page with all the big name recipients, but now is the youngest and biggest game in the world that will have to do its best to get Jackson to heal. The Eagles offense should have enough ammo to survive this battle. But when the reinforcements arrive, will they win the war?