Dave Helman sits down with Greg Olsen to preview the NFC Championship game between the Washington Commanders and the Philadelphia Eagles. Within the preview, the duo talk about the QB battle between Jalen Hurts and Jayden Daniels.
Despite concerns over Jalen Hurts' knee after Sunday's win, the Eagles plan to stick with their usual game plan against Washington in the NFC Championship.
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts and cornerback Quinyon Mitchell are both expected to participate in Wednesday's walkthrough ahead of Sunday's NFC championship game against the Washington Commanders, head coach Nick Sirianni said. The Eagles are not required to release an injury report until after Wednesday's practice.
When the Eagles face the Commanders in the NFC title game, they'll do it with a limited Jalen Hurts, who is dealing with a knee injury.
Defensive tackle DaRon Payne (knee/finger) also didn't practice along with linebacker Bobby Wagner (ankle). Tight end Zach Ertz (ribs) had a rest day, along with pass rusher Dante Fowler Jr. (non injury related).
What's the latest on Jalen Hurts' knee injury as Eagles begin practicing for their NFC Championship game against the Commanders
The Eagles started preparations for Sunday's NFC Championship game against the Washington Commanders with a walk-through practice in South Philadelphia.
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts’ first step toward preparing to play the Washington Commanders in Sunday’s NFC Championship Game will be participating in Wednesday’s walkthrough.
Jalen Hurts hobbled back to the Philadelphia Eagles' huddle after his left knee was twisted on a sack, an injury that forced him after the drive to the sideline medical tent for a quick exam. Hurts got checked out — and backup Kenny Pickett started to warm up in case he was needed in the NFC divisional playoff game against the Los Angeles Rams.
The Washington Commanders (12-5) go on the road in a playoff matchup with the Philadelphia Eagles (14-3) at Lincoln Financial Field in the NFC Championship game on Jan. 26, kicking off at 3 p.m.
Pro Picks is sticking with its preseason prediction of an Eagles-Chiefs Super Bowl rematch. Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) walks off the field after playing against the Baltimore Ravens in an NFL divisional playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025, in Orchard Park, N.Y. Credit: AP/Gene J. Puskar