The Philadelphia Eagles are hoping for a longer playoff run than last season after securing the No. 2 seed in the NFC and will host the No. 7 Green Bay Packers in the Wild Card Round this weekend.
However, one big question remains to be answered about one of the Eagles’ stars: Jalen hurtsthe team’s starting quarterback, will remain in the concussion protocol for two weeks after suffering the injury during the team’s loss to the Washington Commanders on the road.
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Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts runs with the ball against the Washington Commanders during the first quarter at Northwest Stadium on Dec. 22, 2024. (Peter Casey-Imagn Images)
Head coach Nick Sirianni announced the news to reporters on Monday, leaving Hurts’ availability for the wild-card game up in the air. And that’s obviously not what you want to hear about your starting quarterback.
The Eagles are set to take on the Packers – who own the same No. 7 seed as last year when they went to Dallas and defeated the Cowboys in their home building in the wild-card game – on Sunday at 4:30 PM at Lincoln Financial Field.
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While the Eagles hope Hurts can clear the concussion protocol before this weekend’s game, they will keep a close eye on his backup situation.
Kenny Pickett suffered a rib injury that kept him out of the Week 18 game against the New York Giants. Tanner McKee, who took over for Pickett against the Cowboys after his injury, played in Week 18.
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts tries to score off a goalie against the Ravens, Dec. 1, 2024, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)
At first, many believed the Eagles were simply being cautious with Hurts after his concussion against the Commanders as he would not suit up for Week 17 or 18. But now there is real concern and his injury status will be closely monitored throughout the week . looked.
Meanwhile, the Packers are dealing with injuries of their own, as star wide receiver Christian Watson is expected to miss the rest of the year after suffering a torn ACL in Week 18 against the Chicago Bears. While the Packers were fighting for the No. 6 seed – the Commanders clinched that seed with a walk-off win against the Cowboys – they had already clinched a spot in the playoffs. But Watson’s injury is a major blow as they head to Philadelphia.
Packers quarterback Jordan Love was also held out as a precaution after hurting his elbow during the game against the Bears, according to head coach Matt LaFleur. He left the match in the first half.
Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts runs with the ball during the second half against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Dec. 15, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derick Hamilton)
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Hurts has been responsible for 32 Eagles touchdowns this season, 18 through the air and 14 on the ground, while passing for 2,903 yards with a 68.7% completion percentage over 15 games. He has gone 12-3 in that span and helped his team win the NFC East title this season.
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