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Powell saw the majority of his production come following the departure of alpha wide receiver Justin Jefferson in the fourth quarter. That said, he could continue in the WR3 role for the Vikings considering Jefferson left with the dreaded hamstring injury, placing his availability moving forward in question.

A battle between two top defenses that took a deadlocked 0-0 game into the half was broken open by a 36-yard dart to DeVonta Smith in the fourth quarter from the arm of Hurts. Both teams struggled to move the football throughout, combining for just 555 yards of total offense. Hurts and the Eagles emerged victorious, a win that sends them to a 6-2 record and just one game off the Conference lead as the lone playoff bye begins to come into focus. The veteran franchise quarterback also lost a fumble in the red zone that took points off the board early, something the defense would atone for with their own red zone fumble at the end of the first half. The Eagles get another top NFC North opponent in Week 11 when they face off against the Lions at home.

Doubs left the game in the fourth quarter after appearing to aggravate something in his chest while running a route. He was not contacted on the play but was seen holding his upper torso following a failed third down outside the red zone. He was deemed questionable to return on the next drive as he was taken to the locker room. Doubs managed just five yards on one reception prior to departing.

This was expected after NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reported as much about a half an hour prior to inactives being released. Both Dontayvion Wicks and Savion Williams are active and will play after coming into Monday listed as questionable. Also inactive for the Packers are CB Nate Hobbs, K Lucas Havrisik, OL Jacob Monk, OL Donovan Jennings, and DL Lukas Van Ness.

Both Jaire Alexander and A.J. Dillon came into the league with the Packers but will be inactive for Monday Night Football. The continued absence of Cam Jurgens could influence the team’s tendencies near the goal line considering he is a primary piece of the tush push. The Eagles get back A.J. Brown coming out of their bye.

The Packers reportedly held out hope as long as they could considering the season-ending injury to Tucker Kraft, but the talented rookie wide receiver will be unable to play against the Eagles on Monday Night Football. Romeo Doubs, Christian Watson, and Luke Musgrave stand to benefit in his absence, while Malik Heath could see an increase in snaps as well. Savion Williams, also listed as questionable, could see his highest snap rate of the season, if active.

The team did not hold a practice on a short week, meaning the report was just an estimation, but it would be a long shot to expect Hooper to play on Thursday after being diagnosed with a concussion. Jack Westover could see additional run behind Hunter Henry when the Patriots take on the Jets on Thursday Night Football.

Pearsall has missed six straight games since suffering a PCL strain in Week 4. The injury has kept him from the practice field for several weeks, so a return in any capacity would be a good sign at this point. Pearsall has totaled 20 receptions for 327 scoreless yards in the four games he appeared in this season.

Samuel continues to make his rounds with teams in search of his services. The fifth-year corner was medically cleared to return to play after undergoing a spinal fusion surgery, and could help any secondary in need of a boost before the postseason. Samuel has started 47 of the 50 games he’s appeared in during his career, totaling 176 tackles, six interceptions, and 37 pass breakups.

Thornhill will now hit waivers but will be free to sign with any team if he goes unclaimed. The veteran safety joined the Steelers on a one-year contract this offseason after previously playing for the Browns. Thornhill has totaled 23 tackles and one pass breakup this season while playing primarily as a backup.

Jones felt his Achilles pop in Sunday’s loss and was assisted off the field by medical trainers. The nine-year vet has caught 12 passes for 183 scoreless yards this season and re-upped with the Cardinals on a one-year deal earlier this offseason. The 30-year-old receiver will now have surgery to repair his Achilles, but could be set to join a team next offseason once healthy.