Nov 2, 2026Sports113 words1 min read

Eagles Face Running Back Shortage Before Washington Game

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The Philadelphia Eagles have a problem. Five running backs are hurt. A running back is a player who runs with the ball.

The team needs a new player to run. His name is Jaydon Blue. People say he is very fast.

The Eagles will play against Washington soon. This is called a depth chart. It shows who can play.

Coaches must choose who plays running back now. Saquon Barkley is one of the hurt players. He is a star player.

Eli Mitchell is another running back for the team. He also cannot play right now.

Fans want to know who will run with the ball. The team must find an answer soon.

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1. How many running backs are injured?

2. Who may get a chance to play?

3. Who will the Eagles play next?

1. Five 2. Jaydon Blue 3. Washington

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The Philadelphia Eagles have a _____. Five _____ are hurt.

The team needs a new player to _____. His name is Jaydon Blue.

People say he is very _____.

The Eagles will play against _____ soon.

Coaches must choose who plays _____ now.

Saquon Barkley is one of the hurt players. He is a _____ player.

Eli Mitchell is another running back for the _____.

Fans want to know who will _____ with the ball.

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