The Eagles offense has a running back who can take the ball all the way to the end zone. On Sunday, Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts went 44 yards on the ground for a touchdown. On Thursday, Commanders defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr. had a blunt assessment of how his players intend to approach Hurts if/when he chooses to become a runner.
Jalen Hurts is preparing to start for the Philadelphia Eagles in Sunday's NFC championship game with a sore left knee.
Washington’s defensive coordinator sends a strong message about Hurts’ rushing game, setting the tone for a heated matchup.
“It’s a part of the game,” Hurts said, “and I accept whatever comes with that. You know, I told you guys I’ve submitted myself to doing whatever it takes to win, and some things come with that. But ultimately you just got to make the adjustments you need to make to be able to play at a high level. There won’t be any excuses going in or coming out.”
Jalen Hurts has struggled lately as Saquon Barkley carries the Eagles. But it's time for the star QB to step up with a Super Bowl on the line.
Despite rules aimed at protecting quarterbacks, the Washington Commanders promise to treat Philadelphia Eagles' star Jalen Hurts like a running back in Sunday's NFC Championship Game.
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).
A playoff matchup pits the Washington Commanders (12-5) against the Philadelphia Eagles (14-3) in the NFC Championship game on Jan. 26 at Lincoln Financial Field, beginning at 3 p.m. ET.In their
Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles are preparing for an NFC championship battle against their NFC East rival, the Washington Commanders, with a spot in the Super Bowl on the line. However, building up to the conference championship,
Coach Nick Sirianni said Thursday that center Cam Jurgens (back) and tight end Dallas Goedert (ankle) would be practicing, but when practice rolled around at the Linc, both players sat out.
His reduced statistical output has invited criticism, and Eagles offensive tackle Jordan Mailata resents that criticism—something he made very clear Thursday. "I apologize. I'm