The severity of Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts’ left knee injury is a major concern heading into Sunday’s NFC Championship Game at home against the Washington Commanders. Hurts, who practiced every day this week, told reporters on Friday that his knee is getting better, but he still plans on wearing a brace against the Commanders.
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts was not on the team's injury report Friday and said that his left knee is "progressing" as he prepares to play in Sunday's NFC championship game against the Washington Commanders.
Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles did just enough to get past the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, battling through the snow to win 28-22 and punch their ticket to the NFC championship. Hurts was solid throughout the game, and started off the scoring for the Eagles with an impressive 44-yard touchdown run on the opening drive.
"I'm expecting Jalen to be Jalen," Eagles star Saquon Barkley says of a limping Jalen Hurts. "He's going to show up for us, he's going to make plays. He's a winner. He's got the 'it' factor."
The Rams have scored two defensive points and narrowed Philadelphia's lead to just one point late in the third quarter.
Jalen Hurts is the only NFL quarterback to have success rushing the football against Washington, and our expert NFL predictions anticipate that trend continuing on Saturday.
The Los Angeles Rams are one of the hottest teams in football, and they will be entering this weekend's game against the Philadelphia Eagles with all of the mom
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts was a full participant in practice with an injured left knee for the second straight day and is set to start in the NFC championship game.
The Washington Commanders are the underdogs, but by less than a touchdown (+6), in this year’s Championship Game of the NFC playoffs, where they will face the Philadelphia Eagles. Lincoln
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts runs with the football during the NFC Championship Game against the Washington Commanders during the NFC Championship Game on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025, at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Jalen Hurts set the NFL career record for rushing touchdowns by a quarterback in the playoffs as the Philadelphia Eagles advanced to Super Bowl LIX by beating the Washington Commanders 55-23 in the NFC Championship Game on Sunday.