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Eagles advance in the playoffs even with a modest effort from Jalen Hurts

Jan. 13, 2025 15:38 PM EST

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jalen Hurts felt little need to defend his pedestrian numbers in his first game in three weeks because of a concussion. The 131 yards passing. The 36 yards rushing. The missed throws. Going the entire second quarter without completing a pass. The...

Eagles QB Jalen Hurts clears concussion protocol and will start wild-card game against Green Bay

Jan. 10, 2025 17:15 PM EST

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Out of NFL concussion protocol, Jalen Hurts is ready to roll for the Eagles. With Hurts cleared, the NFC East champion Eagles (14-3) are close to full strength in the starting lineup for their NFC wild-card game Sunday against Green Bay. “You...

Lions enter playoffs tops in the NFC for first time as they try to reach the Super Bowl

Jan. 09, 2025 19:31 PM EST

The Detroit Lions' 31-9 win over the Minnesota Vikings in the final game of the 2024 regular season had a playoff vibe to it. The spoils for the Lions (15-2) were the No. 1 seed in the NFC and home-field advantage throughout, increasing their chances of finally making it to a Super...

Eagles and Packers head into their wild-card matchup with QBs Hurts and Love fighting injuries

Jan. 09, 2025 16:35 PM EST

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jalen Hurts returned to Eagles practice after a two-week layoff with a concussion without cameras and social media posts and fans present to dissect his performance. As the only eyes available, Hurts’ teammates largely praised his comeback. ...

Barkley and Hurts sit as the Eagles tune up for the playoffs with a 20-13 win over the Giants

Jan. 05, 2025 17:49 PM EST

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Saquon Barkley traded his No. 26 jersey for a T-shirt that celebrated his 2,000 yards rushing this season and Jalen Hurts remained sidelined with a concussion. The list of Philadelphia Eagles players who sat out the regular-season finale against the New York...

Eagles sit Barkley in season finale and end chance at NFL rushing record

Jan. 05, 2025 12:00 PM EST

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Saquon Barkley was inactive Sunday for the Philadelphia Eagles, denying the running back his chance at breaking Eric Dickerson’s NFL single-season rushing record. Jalen Hurts, wide receivers A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith and offensive linemen Landon Dickerson...

Resting or playing running back Saquon Barkley is a tougher decision than it seems for Eagles

Dec. 31, 2024 14:08 PM EST

Saquon Barkley’s pursuit of Eric Dickerson’s 40-year-old rushing record could get grounded by his coach. Nick Sirianni’s decision is more difficult than it seems. Barkley needs 101 yards rushing against his former team on Sunday to set the NFL’s single-season...

Saquon Barkley tops 2,000 yards rushing as Eagles beat Cowboys 41-7 to clinch NFC East

Dec. 30, 2024 00:03 AM EST

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Nick Sirianni wore the hat given to NFC East champions as he sat at the podium and considered all the greatness that his Eagles still could accomplish this season. Personal goals, sure. Saquon Barkley has Eric Dickerson's NFL rushing record in sight. ...

Jayden Daniels throws for 5 TDs as the Commanders end the Eagles' winning streak at 10

Dec. 22, 2024 22:22 PM EST

LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — Jayden Daniels was not worried when he and the Washington Commanders trailed the Philadelphia Eagles by 14 points after just seven minutes, and the rookie quarterback was similarly undaunted staring down a 13-point deficit going into the fourth quarter, long after Jalen Hurts...

Jalen Hurts leaves with a concussion as the Eagles' winning streak ends at 10

Dec. 22, 2024 18:17 PM EST

LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — Jalen Hurts was concussed minutes into the game and ruled out after evaluation, Kenny Pickett played like a backup quarterback and the Philadelphia Eagles' winning streak is over. Hurts was ruled out early in a 36-33 loss at the Washington Commanders on Sunday...