It seems just like the Philadelphia Eagles received’t need to face DeVante Parker on Sunday.
The New England Patriots’ beginning broad receiver is reportedly not anticipated to play as a consequence of a knee harm, in keeping with The Athletic’s Jeff Howe. Parker was restricted in apply all week earlier than being questionable on the ultimate harm report.
Right here’s how Parker ranked in a number of classes on the Patriots final yr whereas solely enjoying 13 video games:
Receiving yards: 2nd (539)
Targets: sixth (48)
Yards per reception: 1st (17.4)
Touchdowns: 2nd (3)
First downs: 2nd (25)
Parker is anticipated to tackle an excellent larger function this yr with the departures of 2022 main receiver Jakobi Meyers and Nelson Agholor. The Pats signed Parker to a two-year, $10.8 million contract extension again in late June. On the time of the deal, our associates over at Pats Pulpit mentioned the Patriots “have huge plans for Parker.” They wrote this about his projected function:
Parker’s job in New England in 2022 regarded very very similar to it did in Miami his first seven seasons as a professional: he aligned totally on the surface filling the X function — one is anticipated to additionally play heading into his second season as a Patriot. As such, he would be the crew’s high choice exterior the numbers and along with speedster Tyquan Thornton present a vertical ingredient to the offense. Parker can even be a crimson zone goal once more as a consequence of his body and skill to win contested catches and are available down with leap balls.
It needs to be famous right here that Thornton was positioned on injured reserve, so the Pats received’t have him, both. It’s not trying like probably the most supporting forged for Mac Jones as he performs behind a banged up offensive line. Listed below are the receivers the Pats do have out there:
JuJu Smith-Schuster
Kendrick Bourne
Ty Montgomery II
Demario Douglas
Kayshon Boutte
Secure to say this group pales compared to what the Birds have to supply on the place.
One might recall Parker terrorizing the Eagles as a member of the Dolphins in 2019. With Ryan Fitzpatrick throwing his method, Parker caught seven of his 10 targets for 159 yards and two touchdowns. The Eagles is not going to have to fret about him proudly owning their secondary as soon as once more on this sport.
