What you should knowThe Eagles will face the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans on Feb. 9 after defeating the Washington Commanders, 55-23. Fans celebrated throughout Philadelphia Sunday night.
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts was not on the team's injury report Friday and said that his left knee is "progressing" as he prepares to play in Sunday's NFC championship game against the Washington Commanders.
Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles did just enough to get past the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, battling through the snow to win 28-22 and punch their ticket to the NFC championship. Hurts was solid throughout the game, and started off the scoring for the Eagles with an impressive 44-yard touchdown run on the opening drive.
Philly's stars combined for six rushing touchdowns and the Eagles forced four turnovers Sunday, ending Washington's dream run.
Former Eagles star Jason Kelce jumped on social media and shared his reaction to the viral photo as well. The 37-year-old former center had an expletive reaction to Hurts, as Kelce absolutely loved the image. "This photo is [expletive] incredible," he said.
NFL fans thought Jalen Hurts was high on medication after his interview that followed Sunday's win over the Rams.
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts was a full participant in practice with an injured left knee for the second straight day and is set to start in the NFC championship game.
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)
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The Washington Commanders are the underdogs, but by less than a touchdown (+6), in this year’s Championship Game of the NFC playoffs, where they will face the Philadelphia Eagles. Lincoln
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.