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The Philadelphia Eagles upstaged the Buffalo Bills in Week 12, but the absence of tight end Dallas Goedert in the passing game was evident.
The Eagles beat the Bills 37-34 in overtime and improved to 10-1 on the season. They have the best record in the NFL and are at least 1.5 games clear of their nearest competition.
Quarterback Jalen Hurts ended the game with only 200 passing yards. However, he threw three touchdown passes and rushed for 65 yards and two touchdowns, including the game-winning score.
While the Eagles haven't missed a beat in racking up wins, Goedert's absence has significantly impacted their offensive approach.
What happened to Dallas Goedert?
During the third quarter of the Eagles' Week 9 win over the Dallas Cowboys, Goedert suffered a broken arm during a 28-yard catch-and-run.
Cowboys safety Marquese Bell held on to Goedert's right arm and tackled him to the ground.
The defender's entire bodyweight landed on the tight end's right arm, leaving the Eagles star with a forearm fracture. He exited the game and has missed the last two wins over the Kansas City Chiefs and Bills.
Dallas Goedert Injury Update
Despite Goedert suffering a forearm fracture, the Eagles resisted the urge to place the tight end of the injured reserves, which would have ruled him out of the team's next four games. Their decision has reportedly paid dividends.
Per NFL Network's Jake Palmer, Goedert will attempt to play in a potential NFC Championship Game dress rehearsal between the Eagles and the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday.
Goedert was also spotted in practice wearing a helmet; another sign of an impending return to the gridiron.
When will Dallas Goedert return?
Goedert's return to the field in Week 13 against the 49ers after suffering a forearm fracture only two weeks prior would be an early Christmas present for the Philadelphia Eagles.
Before the tight end's absence through injury, Jalen Hurts had thrown for at least 270 passing yards in six straight games, including three with over 300. In the last three games, Hurts has had 207, 150 and 200 passing yards, respectively.
Goedert, who has 410 receiving yards and two touchdowns this season, is a crucial factor in the Eagles' passing game. His return would be a massive boost to Philadelphia ahead of, arguably, their biggest game of the regular season.
