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.
But there's still one big question to answer regarding one of the Eagles' star players. Jalen Hurts, the team's starting quarterback, remains in concussion protocols 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 during the first quarter against the Washington Commanders at Northwest Stadium on December 22, 2024. (Peter Casey Imagine Images)
Head coach Nick Sirianni broke the news to reporters on Monday, so it remains to be determined whether Hurts will qualify for the wild card game. And that's obviously not what you want to hear about your starting quarterback.
The Eagles are scheduled to play the Packers on Sunday at 4:30 p.m. at Lincoln Financial. The Packers travel to Dallas and own the same No. 7 seed they had last year, when they defeated the Cowboys in their own building in the wild-card game. field.
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The Eagles hope Hurts is out of concussion protocol in time for this weekend's game, but will keep a close eye on his backup status.
Kenny Pickett injured his ribs and missed the team's Week 18 game against the New York Giants. Tanner McKee, who replaced an injured Pickett against the Cowboys, appeared in Week 18.
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts attempts to score on a keeper during a game against the Ravens on Dec. 1, 2024 in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarborough)
Initially, many thought the Eagles were simply being cautious because Hurts suffered a concussion in the Coach's game and wasn't fit in Weeks 17 or 18, but now there are major concerns. , his injury situation throughout this week will be tense. I saw it.
Meanwhile, the Packers are dealing with an injury of their own, with star wide receiver Christian Watson 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 had clinched that seed with a walk-off win against the Cowboys, but they had already clinched a playoff berth. However, Watson's injury leaves a tough hiatus heading to Philadelphia.
Packers quarterback Jordan Love also injured his elbow during the game against the Bears and was suspended as a precaution, according to head coach Matt LaFleur. He left the game in the first half.
Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts runs with the ball during the second half of a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Dec. 15, 2024 in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derrick Hamilton)
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Hurts has scored 32 touchdowns for the Eagles this season, completing 68.7 percent of his passes for 2,903 yards, 18 through the air and 14 on the ground, in 15 games. He posted a 12-3 record during that span and helped the team win the NFC East title this season.
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