The Eagles are heading to the NFC Championship Game, and much of the discussion in the lead-up to the game will center around Jalen Hurts’s left knee injury. Hurts hurt his knee early in the second half but returned to the game without missing any offensive snaps during the Eagles’ 28-22 victory. Despite being visibly affected by the injury after returning to the field, Hurts did not provide many details about the nature of the injury when questioned by NBC’s Melissa Stark.
Hurts opened the scoring with a 44-yard touchdown run in the first quarter, but after his knee issue, he appeared less mobile. When asked how much the injury was bothering him, Hurts only offered a brief response, stating, “I finished the game,” and did not elaborate further. This left many wondering about the severity of the injury and its potential impact on his performance going forward.
In a follow-up question about how the injury might affect his preparation for the upcoming NFC Championship Game, Hurts was again evasive. He indicated that he wasn’t ready to discuss how the injury would influence his preparation, stating, “I’m sure I’ll get asked about it later,” before shifting focus to enjoying the win with his teammates. His reserved answers left much uncertainty surrounding his recovery and readiness for the next game.
As the Eagles prepare for the NFC Championship, Hurts’s injury will continue to be a key talking point in the days leading up to the game. The team and Hurts himself will likely face a flurry of questions in postgame press conferences and media availabilities throughout the week, as fans and analysts await updates on his condition and how it might affect his performance in the crucial upcoming matchup.