The Philadelphia Eagles (2-1) got bad news when DeVonta Smith suffered a hamstring injury, it got worse when he missed Thursday's practice, and it is getting even worse following the latest report. “There is not much optimism” that the star wide receiver will be able to suit up against the Los Angeles Rams this Sunday, according to ESPN's Tim McManus and NFL Network's Mike Garafolo.

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Jalen Hurts and the Eagles' passing offense managed a paltry 153 yards and did not score a touchdown in Monday's 27-7 road loss to the Chicago Bears, finding the end zone only via their signature “Brotherly Shove” right before halftime. Now, on a short week, and likely without his best pass-catcher, Philly offensive coordinator Sean Mannion will have to decipher an undermanned yet still talented Rams defense.

Needless to say, this is not a rosy outcome for a fan base that is already irritated with the Eagles' game-planning and on-field execution.