History has not been on the side of quarterbacks who lose in their first Super Bowl appearance, especially over the last 30 years. Jalen Hurts has a chance to end one of the weirdest quirks in recent Super Bowl history,
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).
Or, heck, ask Barkley, who saw Hurts' impact in the last game against the Commanders, on Dec. 22. Hurts left in the first quarter with a concussion. Barkley had 109 yards rushing in the first quarter and the Eagles had a 21-7 lead.
Barkley is third in the odds to win Super Bowl MVP. How likely is a win for a running back or pass catcher over quarterbacks?
The Jalen Hurts skeptics are out in full force as the Philadelphia Eagles host the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday in the NFC divisional-round matchup, three wins away from winning a Super Bowl. What’s behind criticism this time? A lot of what has plagued the Eagles quarterback over the past two seasons: His ability to win a game based on his passing.
A leg injury to Eagles QB Jalen Hurts could prove costly against the Commanders, and the Bills appear poised to break their playoff stigma against the Chiefs.
It's the Philadelphia Eagles vs Washington Commanders in the NFC Championship. Our expert picks on which team will advance to the Super Bowl
The Washington Commanders will take on the Philadelphia Eagles in NFC Championship Game of the NFL Playoffs on Sunday. This prediction is based on 10,000 simulations of the game.
Washington Commanders QB Jayden Daniels is being called out for stealing Jalen Hurts "Main Thing" quote before matchup.
Either the Eagles or the Commanders will be in the Super Bowl. Most professional NFL analysts predict a close game between the two NFC East rivals.
The Washington Commanders are the sweetheart team of the NFL Playoffs. A long-suffering franchise that also was never supposed to be here. What began as a new era hoping for incremental progress quickly pivoted to the realization that the Commanders have a shot of doing the dang thing.