The Eagles are expected to be without DeSean Jackson for multiple games.

The veteran wide receiver suffered an abdominal strain during Week 2′s loss to the Atlanta Falcons and he is expected to be held out of action for two weeks, according to ESPN’s Tim McManus.

DeSean Jackson has an abdominal strain that is expected to sideline him for about two weeks, according to sources. — Tim McManus (@Tim_McManus) September 17, 2019

Jackson was forced to miss the entire second half of the loss to the Falcons. Jackson joined fellow wide receiver Alshon Jeffery (calf) and tight end Dallas Goedert (calf) on the sideline after both players suffered their own injuries earlier in the night.

With Jackson sidelined, the Eagles will rely on veteran wide receiver Nelson Agholor as the offense’s deep threat. If Jeffery is also sidelined, Agholor, Mack Hollins and J.J. Arcega-Whiteside will need to continue to step up on offense.

The Eagles have a quick turnaround following their Week 3 matchup against the Detroit Lions on Sunday. Following the clash with Detroit, the Eagles will hit the road for a Thursday Night Football matchup against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field.

Jackson’s absence will limit the offense’s ability to create explosive plays. While Agholor has above average speed, he isn’t on the level of Jackson, who was dominant during the team’s Week 1 win over the Washington Redskins.

Quarterback Carson Wentz was nearly able to will the Eagles to victory in Week 2 with Hollins, Agholor and Arcega-Whiteside as his top wide receivers. Wentz will now get the entire week to practice with all three players in increased roles. That process should help Wentz and the receivers build chemistry heading into the Week 3 matchup against the Lions.

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