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Philadelphia Eagles versus Minnesota Vikings: 5 Huge storylines

By Geoffrey Knox

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - OCTOBER 06: Dalvin Cook #33 of the Minnesota Vikings runs the ball against the New York Giants during the second quarter in the game at MetLife Stadium on October 06, 2019 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - OCTOBER 06: Dalvin Cook #33 of the Minnesota Vikings runs the ball against the New York Giants during the second quarter in the game at MetLife Stadium on October 06, 2019 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /
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JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA – AUGUST 15: Offensive Running Back Boston Scott #49 of the Philadelphia Eagles drives down the field against the Jacksonville Jaguars at TIAA Bank Field on August 15, 2019, in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Harry Aaron/Getty Images)
JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA – AUGUST 15: Offensive Running Back Boston Scott #49 of the Philadelphia Eagles drives down the field against the Jacksonville Jaguars at TIAA Bank Field on August 15, 2019, in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Harry Aaron/Getty Images) /

3. What role will Boston Scott play?

When the Eagles were settling into Friday morning and it was common knowledge that they only had two healthy running backs on the roster, eyebrows began to rise. Just about everyone, ITI included, began to wonder about whether or not there was any possibility of bringing Boston Scott up from the practice squad.

After placing Corey Clement on the team’s IR (injured reserve) for the second time in two seasons, that’s exactly what happened. Jordan Howard and the rookie Miles Sanders figure to get the bulk of the carries in this one, but given his history, there could be a chance that we see Boston Scott in to, at minimum, answer the question about who will return kickoffs.

Could Scott step on the turf to field a few punts as well? Once upon a time, there were some rumblings that the Eagles were hoping Scott would be the guy to step into the role Darren Sproles held down once his playing days were over. Now, either Philly believes that or they don’t.

If they don’t that explains a lot, but if they do, one might ask the question. Why was this guy on the practice squad in the first place?

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