The New England Patriots face the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday afternoon, and two key pieces, for each respective offense, are expected to return. Eagles quarterback Sam Bradford is expected back after missing two straight games with a concussion and shoulder injury, according to the Associated Press. While the Eagles look to get back their starting quarterback, New England wide receiver Danny Amendola is expected to return Sunday, and is listed as questionable with a knee sprain, according to NFL reporter Ian Rapoport.
Amendola missed last week's game against the Denver Broncos, and the Patriots will be glad to have him back on the field as their offense has been decimated with injuries this season. New England tight end Rob Gronkowski has been ruled out this week, and Amendola and tight end Scott Chandler will need to step up as quarterback Tom Brady's top targets. Amendola has caught 49 passes for 520 yards and two touchdowns this season, and will look to be the top slot receiver on the field for the Patriots against the Eagles.
Head coach Bill Belichick will have his team ready for Sunday's matchup, as New England is coming off their first lost of the season. Philadelphia is known for their fast paced offense, and Bradford will look to have the offense rolling in his return on Sunday.
The Eagles have lost three straight, and have been outscored by opponents 90-31 in the past two games without Bradford. The Eagles are still alive in a weak NFC East division, and a win over New England Sunday would be a huge statement for them down the stretch of this season. Bradford has thrown for 2,297 yards with 11 touchdowns to 10 interceptions. Ball security will be of the utmost importance to the Eagles offense Sunday, as they won't want to give Belichick and Brady any extra opportunities.
