Eagles rule Agholor, Howard out vs. Redskins

The Philadelphia Eagles will have to survive another week without receiver Nelson Agholor and running back Jordan Howard, as the offensive weapons were ruled out for Sunday's game against the Washington Redskins.

Defensive end Derek Barnett will also miss the divisional contest.

Agholor didn't practice all week due to a knee injury and will miss his second consecutive contest. Howard again drew limited practice reps but has yet to be cleared for contact on his ailing shoulder. He'll miss his fourth straight game.

Barnett is out for a second consecutive game with an ankle ailment.

The Eagles enter the week at 6-7 and clinging to their playoff hopes. They're currently tied for the lead in the NFC East, but the Dallas Cowboys own the head-to-head tiebreaker.

Philadelphia struggled mightily without Agholor and Howard in last week's 23-17 overtime win over the two-win New York Giants. With Agholor sidelined, Greg Ward, J.J. Arcega-Whiteside, and Alshon Jeffery were the only receivers dressed for the game, and Jeffery left early with a foot injury.

Ward and Arcega-Whiteside saw just six receptions between them for 63 yards.

Miles Sanders and Boston Scott shared duties on the ground in Howard's stead. Scott drew 10 carries for 59 yards and a score while Sanders took 15 rushes for 45 yards.

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