Can Chargers beat Philadelphia with your hand tied behind your back?
It could come to this because the defender Justin Herbert plays with one good handhaving survived fracture of his non-throwing arm V Week 13 win over Las Vegas. Herbert had surgery on Monday to correct the problem and his practice has been limited for the past week.
This game could mark the return of Chargers running back Omarion Hamptona first-round draft pick last spring, is coming off injured reserve after recovering from a broken left ankle.
Meanwhile, the Eagles are trying to get back to the same dominant play they enjoyed last season. Saquon Barkleywhich led them to victory in the Super Bowl. Philadelphia has lost two games in a row, losing to Dallas and Chicago.
How the Eagles can win: Moving his play against Barkley, which has been inconsistent all season, behind an injury-riddled offensive line. Landon Dickerson, Cam Jurgens and Lane Johnson are all in various stages of recovery and dealing with defensive issues. Mix it up with a passing attack. Jalen Hurts relied heavily on hitches while avoiding pattern overlaps. Support a few attacks to give the defense a rest. Get the ball in the hands of DeVonta Smith, who has been particularly productive.
How the Chargers can win: Limit Philadelphia's running game like other teams have done and make the Eagles more one-dimensional. Force Hurts to win with your hand. Show great play on the offensive line, especially with Herbert nursing a broken left hand. Establish a ground game even if Herbert doesn't take shots from under center. Put together some long range attacks that will keep the Eagles defense on the field for as long as possible. The unit had 87 shots loaded last week and was very tired.
