Lane Johnson doesn’t line up for Eagles

PHILADELPHIA — From an historical perspective, the Eagles were in trouble before they hit the field Sunday, as right tackle Lane Johnson was scratched from the lineup with soreness in his groin.

Since taking Johnson off the board in the first round of the 2013 draft, the Eagles are only 13-22 (.371) when he’s not in the starting lineup. When he starts the Eagles are 88-48-1 (.645).

Plan B versus the Bills at Lincoln Financial Field was Jack Driscoll, who made his 11th career start for the Eagles. Versatile as Driscoll is, pairing him with right guard Cam Jurgens, who is more suited to the center position, figures to be an interesting experience. Bills defender Leonard Floyd shot the gap between the two on the first Eagles play, forcing Jalen Hurts to throw incomplete. The Birds wound up with a three-and-out from their own 18-yard line.

Johnson practiced all week but woke up Sunday with soreness in his groin. The Eagles gave him treatment and sent him out for an MRI, which showed inflammation.

Johnson tested the injury during a brief pre-game warmup that was painful to watch. Sources said the Eagles took a conservative approach in deactivating Johnson, factoring in the pain and the wet field.

The Eagles average 26.4 points with Johnson in the lineup and 22.3 without him.

The Eagles also scratched quarterback Tanner McKee, running back Rashaad Penny, cornerback Josiah Scott, tight end Grant Calcaterra (ankle), tight end Dallas Goedert (forearm) and defensive tackle Milton Williams (concussion).