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.

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The Washington Commanders are prepared to get physical with Jalen Hurts if the Philadelphia Eagles quarterback plans to break the pocket and run the

Washington Commanders DC Joe Whitt Jr. has a warning for Philadelphia Eagles QB Jalen Hurts before the NFC Championship Game.

Jalen Hurts is the only NFL quarterback to have success rushing the football against Washington, and our expert NFL predictions anticipate that trend continuing on Saturday.

It’s been a magical run for the Washington Commanders, going from 4-13 to an NFC Championship game appearance versus the divisional rival Eagles. Jayden Daniels is the obvious story here as the gift that keeps on, with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft putting his team one win away from a Super Bowl berth.

For Washington, linebacker Frankie Luvu (shoulder), who gave Hurts a concussion with a helmet-to-helmet hit on Dec. 22, defensive end Clelin Ferrell (knee) and linebacker Bobby Wagner (ankle) were limited on Friday. Guard Sam Cosmi (knee) is out.

Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts said his injured left knee is "progressing" but he does anticipate wearing a brace for Sunday against the Commanders in the NFC championship game.