Sep 29, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Lavonte David (54) tackles Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert (88) during the first half at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

PHILADELPHIA — It’s the bye week and nothing could be more of a misnomer for NFL coaches.

Jalen Hurts is a turnover machine. Nick Sirianni is on the hot seat. Key Eagles players are hurt, leaving the offense short-handed and there’s no telling when they’ll come back.

We’re looking at seven Philadelphia Eagles players who deserve bigger roles in the final 13 games after the bye week

After missing Week 4 due to a concussion, Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith could return following the team’s bye week. Smith is a key cog in Philadelphia’s offense, and Eagles offensive coordinator Kellen Moore was utilizing the 25-year-old wide receiver unlike he has ever been used in the NFL.