In a mere matter of days before the NFC Championship Game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Commanders, The Athletic has intercepted communication between two of its beat reporters, Brooks Kubena and Ben Standig, in which they enlisted one another as quasi-analysts to gain insight into the other’s team.

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 amount of passing yards Hurts has in a game is subject to criticism. Hurts has thrown for 131 and 128 playoff yards in the Eagles' two playoff games, both wins, as Philadelphia has advanced to the NFC Championship game.