The severity of Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts’ left knee injury is a major concern heading into Sunday’s NFC Championship Game at home against the Washington Commanders. Hurts, who practiced every day this week, told reporters on Friday that his knee is getting better, but he still plans on wearing a brace against the Commanders.

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts runs with the football during the NFC Championship Game against the Washington Commanders during the NFC Championship Game on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025, at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

One of those hits left him with a hobbled knee. He seems to have avoided a major injury, but when asked whether he was OK by Melissa Stark on the broadcast, Hurts replied “I finished the game,” which won’t leave Eagles fans with a ton of confidence out there.

Eagles QB Jalen Hurts quipped that he was freed up in leading a balanced attack that put Philadelphia into the Super Bowl over the Commanders.

Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts's condition for Sunday's NFC Championship Game was monitored all week because of a left knee injury, but Hurts was in the lineup against the Commanders and he played without showing any sign of an injury.

Perhaps no Eagles player was closer to Kelce than the guy who took the ball from between his legs on virtually every play, the guy who followed Kelce in the Tush Push or Brotherly Shove for first downs and touchdowns — quarterback Jalen Hurts.

Jalen Hurts Overcomes Knee Injury, Rushes For 3 TDs

Jalen Hurts set the NFL career record for rushing touchdowns by a quarterback in the playoffs as the Philadelphia Eagles advanced to Super Bowl LIX by beating the Washington Commanders 55-23 in the NFC Championship Game on Sunday.

They know the cigar smell will fade, the confetti no longer haunting the equipment staff’s laundry loads. None of it will satiate the Eagles then and it only partially does now.

Saquon Barkley consulted with his family before the star running back decided — yes, it was time to leave his only professional home with the Giants and sign with the Eagles. His youngest daughter, Jada,

Eagles fans lit up Lincoln Financial Field as Barkley and Hurts led a 55-23 win over the Commanders, securing a spot in Super Bowl 2025.