Eagles big-threat wide receiver DeSean Jackson could sit out Sunday’s game after suffering a concussion against the Redskins.
Jackson's status was uncertain after the dynamic wide receiver sustained a concussion in Sunday's 27-24 win over Washington.
“He has a lot of success in there with the underneath crossing routes,” coach Andy Reid said.
Against the Skins, one over the middle route cost D-Jax.
Skins’ linebacker London Fletcher crushed Jackson on a short crossing pattern in the third quarter. D-Jax didn't lose consciousness and left the field on his own power.
Jackson’s status when the 7-4 Birds face the 6-5 Falcons in Atlanta this weekend remained unknown.
“He doesn't feel bad today,” Reid said Monday. “We are as cautious as they come with concussions. We're going to continue to test him and go through the process.”
The Eagles would miss Donovan McNabb’s No.1 receiver.
Jackson has 44 catches for 769 yards and six touchdowns. He's also scored on a run and a punt return. All of his TDs are 35 yards or longer, including six beyond 50 yards.
“If guys go down, the next guy better go in and do his job,” Reid said. “That's what our guys do here.”
Without Jackson, D-Mac relied on Jason Avant and rookie Jeremy Maclin to make big catches against Washington in the fourth quarter of the team's second straight comeback win.
“We have some guys that can make plays for us and you just want to give them opportunities to do that,” McNabb said. “Obviously, (Jackson) is a big-time talent and a guy that has just kind of came into his own this year. We just want to spread it around and give guys opportunities to make plays for us.”
The diminutive Jackson -- he's generously listed at 5-foot-10, 175 pounds -- is vulnerable in traffic because of his size.
Jackson isn’t the only talented Eagles’ threat dealing with a concussion.
Star running back Brian Westbrook suffered a second concussion of the season Week 10 against the Chargers. He hasn’t played since.
The team expects Westbrook to see specialists this week in Pittsburgh. The doctors said they wanted to see Westbrook two to three weeks after their previous exam Nov. 18.
“I'm not sure exactly what step the doctor will take with him,” Reid said. “I don't know that. We'll see what phase the doctor feels he's at and the doctor will determine what he will do. If that's going back on the field, we'll do that. If that's more conditioning work in the weight room, we'll do that.”
Westbrook experienced a mild headache last week after a workout. The 30-year-old former All-Pro sustained his first career concussion when he hit his head on a defender's knee during a Monday night win at Washington on Oct. 26. He briefly lost consciousness but walked off the field under his own power.
“I know a lot is being said about concussions,” Reid said. “We are as conscious as they come with concussions. We are going to do everything within our power to get (Jackson) the proper treatment and diagnosis. To compare to Brian's, are we going to be more cautious? No. We're always cautious. We're going to do what we do.”
Injuries also hit the Falcons going into the Week 13 battle of the Birds. Falcons starting QB Matt Ryan was ruled out versus the Eagles with turf toe.
