Who Should I Start? Dallas Goedert or Michael Pittman Jr.

Monday, January 13, 10:02 AM

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert made a significant impact in Sunday's 22-10 win against the Green Bay Packers, proving he's back to full strength after a knee injury sidelined him in Week 13. Goedert hauled in four receptions for 47 yards, including an electrifying touchdown where he showcased his toughness with multiple stiff arms to power into the end zone. Having only seen limited snaps in Week 18, Goedert's performance against Green Bay was a reminder of his importance in the Eagles' passing attack. As Jalen Hurts continues to regain rhythm, Goedert will be a critical factor in Philadelphia's offensive game plan when they host the winner of Minnesota Vikings/Los Angeles Rams in the Divisional Round.

Friday, January 10, 12:10 PM

Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard said that wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. (back) will not require surgery for the fractured back that he played through late in the 2024 season. "One tough dude. Example of what you want," Ballard said. It's a testament to Pittman's toughness that he missed just one game due to his back injury. But the 27-year-old's back issues and inconsistent play from the quarterback position in Indianapolis in 2024 led to Pittman posting only 808 receiving yards -- his fewest since his rookie season in 2020 -- to go with 69 receptions (also his lowest mark since 2020) and only three touchdowns in 16 games. Better health will give him a chance to rebound in 2025, but his overall upside might be dependent on quarterback Anthony Richardson's health and his ability to improve as a passer.