Philly Leader

The Philadelphia Eagles, with an 8-2 record, are set to face the Los Angeles Rams, who stand at 5-5, in a Sunday Night Football matchup. The Eagles will see the return of wide receiver and punt returner Britain Covey, who was activated from Injured Reserve after recovering from a shoulder injury sustained in Week 3 against the Saints. During Covey's absence, defensive back Cooper DeJean took over punt return duties, achieving an NFC second-best average of 11.8 yards per return.

Tight end C.J. Uzomah has been elevated from the practice squad for a second consecutive week following his debut last Thursday against Washington, where he participated in three offensive snaps.

Wide receiver DeVonta Smith is ruled out due to a hamstring injury that kept him from practicing all week. This marks Smith's second inactive game this season following his recent injury during the Washington game.

The Eagles' active receiving corps for tonight includes A.J. Brown, Jahan Dotson, Johnny Wilson, Ainias Smith, and Britain Covey. There are no unexpected absences as everyone else on the injury report is cleared to play.

The Eagles' full list of inactive players includes Nick Gates (OL), Trevor Keegan (G), Darian Kinnard (T/G), Tanner McKee (3rd QB), Eli Ricks (CB), and DeVonta Smith (WR).

For the Rams, right tackle Rob Havenstein will miss his third consecutive game due to an ankle injury despite earlier optimism expressed by Head Coach Sean McVay about his recovery progress. Joe Noteboom initially filled in for Havenstein but also missed time with an ankle issue himself.

Cornerback Charles Woods and offensive lineman KT Leveston were declared out on Friday; Woods has appeared in only one game this season after injuring himself during warmups in Week 10. Although Leveston's practice window was opened recently, he remains unavailable for tonight's game.

The Rams' list of inactive players includes Stetson Bennett (QB), Rob Havenstein (OL), Brennan Jackson (OLB), Desjuan Johnson (DE), Dylan McMahon (OL), Cody Schrader (RB), and Charles Woods (CB).

– Written by Liam Wichser