Eagles-Packers Week 1 inactives, with analysis

Some key players will be sitting out the Eagles-Packers season opener due to injury.

The Philadelphia Eagles and Green Bay Packers will both be without some key players when they face off in the season opener on Sunday. For the Eagles, wide receiver DeVonta Smith, running back Miles Sanders, and defensive end Derek Barnett will all be inactive due to injury. For the Packers, wide receiver Allen Lazard, cornerback Jaire Alexander, and outside linebacker Rashan Gary will all be inactive.

Eagles inactives

DeVonta Smith is dealing with a groin injury that he suffered in the preseason. He is expected to miss multiple weeks.

Miles Sanders is dealing with a hamstring injury that he suffered in practice this week. He is expected to miss at least one week.

Derek Barnett is dealing with a knee injury that he suffered in the preseason. He is expected to miss multiple weeks.

Packers inactives

Allen Lazard is dealing with an ankle injury that he suffered in the preseason. He is expected to miss multiple weeks.

Jaire Alexander is dealing with a groin injury that he suffered in practice this week. He is expected to miss at least one week.

Rashan Gary is dealing with a toe injury that he suffered in the preseason. He is expected to miss multiple weeks.