The Philadelphia Eagles escaped Nashville with a 24-20 win over the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, but two of their most important offensive players left Week 2 with injuries that will carry into the start of Week 3 preparation.
Running back Saquon Barkley is expected to undergo an MRI after suffering a stinger on Philadelphia’s first offensive play, while tight end Dallas Goedert left in the second quarter with a knee injury and did not return. The Eagles are 2-0, but the health of both veterans will be a major storyline during an extended week before a Monday night matchup with Chicago.
Saquon Barkley returned, but an MRI is still planned
Barkley was hit in the upper body on Philadelphia’s opening offensive snap and went to the locker room for evaluation. The Eagles identified the issue as a stinger involving his left arm. He returned to the sideline with additional neck support and eventually got back on the field in the second half, but his role was limited.
Barkley finished with four carries for 9 yards and one reception for 11 yards. After the game, he told reporters he felt alright and said he would undergo an MRI. His ability to return is an encouraging sign, but the imaging should provide the Eagles with a clearer picture before they decide how aggressively to use him in practice this week.
Philadelphia leaned on Tank Bigsby and Will Shipley while Barkley was limited. Bigsby carried 13 times for 33 yards and scored a touchdown, while Shipley added 24 yards on seven attempts. That existing depth gives the Eagles options if they choose to reduce Barkley’s workload while the medical staff evaluates the stinger.
Dallas Goedert’s knee injury adds another offensive concern
Goedert left midway through the second quarter after appearing to get hit low while blocking on a running play. He was listed with a knee injury and did not return. The veteran tight end caught one pass for 4 yards before exiting.
As of early Monday, the Eagles had not announced a diagnosis or recovery timetable for Goedert. That distinction matters: unlike Barkley, who was able to return to action, Goedert remained sidelined for the rest of the game. Until Philadelphia provides testing results, the safest read is that his Week 3 availability is unresolved.
Philadelphia already entered Week 2 managing injuries
The Eagles were not at full strength before kickoff. Philadelphia had already placed guard Landon Dickerson on injured reserve after his knee injury, a development FSN covered ahead of Week 2. Adding Barkley and Goedert to the list of players requiring follow-up testing increases the importance of the team’s recovery window.
The schedule does provide one small advantage. Philadelphia’s Week 3 game against the Chicago Bears is on Monday night, giving Barkley, Goedert and the rest of the roster an extra day before the next kickoff.
What the Eagles will be watching next
The first major checkpoint is Barkley’s MRI. If imaging confirms that the stinger did not cause a more significant issue, Philadelphia can shift its attention toward pain, strength and functional recovery. Goedert’s status is less defined, making any official diagnosis or practice participation later in the week especially important.
The Eagles have enough backfield depth to absorb a temporary reduction in Barkley’s workload, but Goedert’s role is harder to duplicate. He remains one of Jalen Hurts’ most experienced middle-of-the-field targets and an important blocker in an offense already adjusting along the line.
Philadelphia won the game, but Week 2 may have created two of the team’s biggest health questions entering Week 3.