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Eagles’ Lane Johnson expects to play in Week 4 after suffering stinger
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The Philadelphia Eagles escaped Week 3 with a dramatic 33-26 comeback win over the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday at Lincoln Financial Field, but not without a major scare. Veteran right tackle Lane Johnson exited in the first quarter with what was initially listed as a neck and shoulder injury. He remained on the sideline in uniform but did not return.
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However, after the game, Johnson told The Philadelphia Inquirer that he suffered a "stinger" and expects to be ready for Week 4 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers .
Philadelphia immediately felt Johnson's absence. On their first possession, the Eagles scored with a Jalen Hurts tush push, but the offense collapsed once Johnson left. With Matt Pryor filling in, Philadelphia ran 11 plays for minus-four yards across four straight failed drives to close the first half. The unit regained stability only after Fred Johnson replaced Pryor following halftime, leading a six-play, 79-yard drive concluded with Hurts' 33-yard touchdown pass to Dallas Goedert .
The Eagles mounted a 19-point second-half rally, powered by Hurts' first three touchdown passes of the season and a pair of late special teams blocks by Jordan Davis, including a walk-off 61-yard return. Still, Lane Johnson 's absence underscored his value. The Eagles are 104-55-1 in games he has played during his career, compared to just 15-23 without him.
At 35 years old and in his 13th NFL season, Johnson remains among the league's elite linemen. A six-time Pro Bowler and five-time All-Pro, he entered 2025 with a 68.8 overall grade from Pro Football Focus, having allowed just two pressures in 61 pass-blocking snaps.
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Philadelphia's offensive line is already dealing with injuries to Cam Jurgens and Landon Dickerson , making Johnson's health even more critical. Though Johnson has acknowledged that retirement may be only a year or two away, he stated before the season that he felt as strong as ever. His return in Week 4 would provide Jalen Hurts with much-needed security against a Buccaneers defense that enters the matchup undefeated at 3-0 after a 29-27 win in Week 3.
The Eagles claimed their third straight win in Week 3, proving the scoreboard doesn't always tell the full story of a messy flight. Hurts finished 21-of-32 for 226 yards and three touchdowns, with a 117.4 passer rating. A.J. Brown , held without a catch in the first half, exploded for 109 yards on six receptions, while DeVonta Smith added eight catches for 60 yards and a score.
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