Mathews (back) rushed 155 times for 661 yards and eight touchdowns to go with 13 receptions (on 14 targets) for 115 yards and another score in 13 games played this season.

EDGE Analysis

Mathews was the Eagles' best offensive weapon for much of this season, accounting for a career-best nine touchdowns on the campaign. Although underwhelming overall, his 661 rushing yards marked his most since 2013, and Mathews averaged at least 4.3 yards per carry for the fourth straight season. While that made him a productive fantasy commodity when healthy, injuries once again damaged his stock, as Mathews not only missed two games due to a knee ailment, but also ended the season on IR after suffering a herniated disk during Week 16. That back problem will require the 29-year-old Mathews' progress to be tracked this offseason, when he'll transition into his final year under contract with the Eagles.

The Eagles placed Mathews (back) on injured reserve Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Initially diagnosed with a stinger last Thursday versus the Giants, further evaluation revealed a herniated disk, which won't allow Mathews to suit up in Week 17. As a result, landing on injured reserve was more or less expected as he turns his focus to rehabilitation. With Mathews out of the lineup Sunday against the Cowboys, the Eagles will rely upon the duo of Darren Sproles and Byron Marshall to fuel the ground game.

Mathews suffered a herniated disk during Thursday night's win over the Giants and will not play in Week 17 against the Cowboys.

EDGE Analysis

Mathews was forced to exit in the fourth quarter of Thursday's victory with what was initially described as a stinger. The damage he incurred is clearly more severe than that, and will end his regular season with 661 rushing yards and nine total touchdowns. With Mathews sidelined, Darren Sproles figures to see more snaps next weekend, with Byron Marshall being the only healthy option at running back behind him.

Mathews is questionable to return to Thursday's game against the Giants after suffering a stinger in an undisclosed location.

EDGE Analysis

The injury occurred in the fourth quarter of Thursday's game. Mathews had tallied 46 yards on 18 carries to go along with catching his only target for 16 yards. Darren Sproles figures to shoulder the load in the backfield going forward if Mathews is unable to return.

Mathews rushed for 128 yards and a touchdown on 20 carries and added a five-yard catch in Sunday's loss to Baltimore.

EDGE Analysis

Mathews tied the game in the second quarter with a four-yard cutback run. Mathews missed two games in between, but the former first-round pick has scored in four of his last six outings, putting up five touchdowns overall. While there has been plenty of mystery to Philly's backfield this season, Mathews has clearly emerged as the team's safest bet as the season winds to a close.

Mathews rushed 15 times for 60 yards Sunday against Washington.

EDGE Analysis

With Wendell Smallwood forced from the game early with a knee injury, Mathews had 15 of the team's 26 rushing attempts. Even if Smallwood is forced to miss next week's game, Mathews would have a brutal road matchup against the Ravens, though potential volume could make him a useful fantasy option.

Mathews (knee) is listed as active Sunday against the Redskins, Zach Berman of the Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Despite logging full practices all week, Mathews was curiously deemed questionable, which may have been the Eagles' means of a fail-safe following a two-game absence due to an MCL issue. Although he would typically be atop head coach Doug Pederson's options at running back, Mathews may fall behind Wendell Smallwood in the touch department Sunday, per Adam Schefter of ESPN.

Mathews (knee) is expected to play Sunday against the Redskins, ESPN's Adam Caplan reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Eagles backfield will get a boost Sunday with the return of Mathews following a two-game absence. He'll face a Redskin defense that has been suspect against the run this season. Mathews racked up 60 yards on the ground on just nine carries in Week 6 against Washington.

Mathews (knee) is officially considered questionable for Sunday's game against the Redskins.

EDGE Analysis

Mathews' questionable tag comes a couple days after coach Doug Pederson stated the tailback would be ready to roll Sunday, and since he's fully practiced all week, Mathews is indeed anticipated to play, Brian McNally of Washington D.C.'s 106.7 The Fan reports. Knowing that, Mathews' expected active status will just need to be confirmed prior to Sunday's contest, but barring any unforeseen setback, fantasy owners should count on having him back at their disposal following his two-game absence.

Mathews (knee) is expected to play Sunday against the Redskins, Philly.com reports. "He's good to play," head coach Doug Pederson affirmed. "He's cleared and ready to go... hopefully we can get back to running the ball like we did a few weeks ago."

EDGE Analysis

Mathews missed the past two games due to an injured knee and the Eagles' rushing attack took a step back as a result; the team gained just 134 yards on the ground in both contests combined. While the former first-round tailback projects to regain starter status Sunday, reverting rookie Wendell Smallwood to backup duties in the process, Darren Sproles will almost certainly maintain his role on passing downs. Regardless, each in the trio will look forward to a meeting against a Redskins defense that has allowed 122.5 rushing yards per game when playing on the road in 2016, fifth-worst in the league.