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Philadelphia Eagles: 5 Players that showed promise against Vikings

By Justin Grasso

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - OCTOBER 13: Miles Sanders #26 of the Philadelphia Eagles runs off the field with the ball after catching a 32 yard touchdown pass in the second quarter of the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at U.S. Bank Stadium on October 13, 2019 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The catch marks his first touchdown in the NFL. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - OCTOBER 13: Miles Sanders #26 of the Philadelphia Eagles runs off the field with the ball after catching a 32 yard touchdown pass in the second quarter of the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at U.S. Bank Stadium on October 13, 2019 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The catch marks his first touchdown in the NFL. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images) /
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN – OCTOBER 13: Miles Sanders #26 of the Philadelphia Eagles stiff arms Eric Kendricks #54 of the Minnesota Vikings in the second quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium on October 13, 2019 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Adam Bettcher/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – OCTOBER 13: Miles Sanders #26 of the Philadelphia Eagles stiff arms Eric Kendricks #54 of the Minnesota Vikings in the second quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium on October 13, 2019 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Adam Bettcher/Getty Images) /

1. Miles Sanders, RB

So far, Miles Sanders’ rookie season has received mixed reviews. Some games, he looks solid and offers the Eagles some helpful contributions. Other times, it feels like he simply cannot hit the hole and create positive runs.

If we’re being blunt, Sanders has not been a great runner through the first six weeks of the season. His vision is off, and more often than not, he’s trying to bounce every carry outside; instead of just taking the lane the offensive line paved for him.

It’s disappointing that a second-round running back has yet to grasp that part of his game, but at least Sanders showed promise in other departments. One would be pass protection. On Sunday, Sanders had another solid day in the blocking game. Also, he’s proven to be productive in the passing game as well, as he’s established himself as one of the Eagles’ most reliable deep threats with DeSean Jackson currently out of the picture.

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