Despite forcing a season high-tying five turnovers against the Washington Commanders, the Eagles still couldn’t get the job done. The Commanders handed the Eagles their first loss since September on Sunday afternoon in their 36-33 comeback win.
The Philadelphia Eagles (12-3) look like one of the most viable candidates to represent the NFC in the Super Bowl, so the matchup at Lincoln Financial Field will be a tough test for Mike McCarthy and his boys. Here are five things you should know about the Cowboys’ next opponent.
The Eagles held a closed walkthrough Tuesday at the NovaCare Complex, awaiting to see who will be available for Sunday's game against the Dallas Cowboys.
Philadelphia gets its next chance to clinch the NFC East title against the visiting Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, but the Eagles don't know whom they will have at quarterback.
Hurts suffered a concussion midway through the first quarter when he dove forward during a 13-yard run Sunday against the Commanders during the Eagles' 36-33 loss Sunday. Hurts was hit in the helmet by Washington linebacker Frankie Luvu and ordered by the referee to get evaluated for a concussion.
Kenny Pickett took Hurts’ place on Sunday. Pickett completed 14-of-24 passes for 143 yards with one touchdown and one interception and ran three times for 13 yards as the Eagles’ 10-game winning streak ended in a 36-33 defeat by the Commanders.
Philadelphia is a win away from clinching the NFC East and will look to do so in Week 17 at home against the Dallas Cowboys.
Philadelphia Eagles' quarterback Jalen Hurts evades pressure and scrambles for a 22-yard gain to advance the Eagles' offense into Washington Commanders territory.