Philadelphia Eagles RB Miles Sanders has been battling an ankle injury, resulting in him missing the Eagles’ matchup two weeks ago against the New York Jets. Will he be available in Week 15? What is the latest on Sanders’ injury status, and how has he performed so far in 2021?
Is Miles Sanders playing on Tuesday vs. Washington?
Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni confirmed on Friday that Sanders would be “ready to roll” for Tuesday’s game. Philadelphia’s lead back practiced in a limited fashion through Thursday. Then, on Friday and Saturday, he practiced as a full participant.
The injury cost Sanders just one game. It marked the fourth game he’s missed this season after the same injury sidelined him for a three-game stretch earlier in the year. Sanders will return to the lineup for a crucial divisional matchup against the Washington Football Team. Both squads head into the duel with a 6-7 record. During a press conference earlier in the week, Sanders said, “we all know what’s at stake.”
How has Sanders performed so far this season?
The Eagles lead the league in rushing yards. They average 160 rushing yards per game, with Sanders averaging just over 57 yards on average so far this season. Additionally, he contributes to an offense that features a heavy QB rushing attack.
QB Jalen Hurts has 78 carries this year, whether by design or by scramble. Furthermore, he’s found the end zone on 8 occasions. Sanders hasn’t scored in 2021, which might come as a surprise to some. He may be the RB1 in Philly, but he is not the primary rusher.
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Sanders is in his third season, and while he may not have found the end zone, he is still averaging 5.2 yards per carry. That total is a whisker away from his career-high 5.3 yards per carry, which came last year during his second season in the league.
Ultimately, Sanders does a solid job for the Eagles. But as long as Hurts is the starting quarterback, it looks like Sanders will face limitations on his production. Fantasy owners are likely disappointed with his output this year. Nevertheless, the Eagles are figuring out who they are and building an identity around a new QB and coaching staff.
