If the Eagles lose out and Washington wins out, the Commanders take the NFC East title. Also, the Eagles have a longshot chance at the No. 1 seed in the playoffs if they win out, Detroit loses out and Minnesota falls to Green Bay this weekend.

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is officially out against the Dallas Cowboys for Sunday's Week 17 game. Hurts remains in concussion protocol, meaning Kenny Pickett will be the starter. Eagles fans had their holiday season somewhat spoiled when Hurts exited Philadelphia's Week 16 showdown against the Commanders early after suffering a head injury.

The Eagles (12-3) close out the regular season next Sunday by playing the New York Giants, who are 2-13. "He's in the concussion protocol, so not a lot I can comment on on that," Eagles coach Nick Sirianni said.

On Monday, Philadelphia head coach Nick Sirianni offered no update on Hurts’s status for Week 17 against Dallas, stating that Hurts is in the concussion protocol.

Kenny Pickett, you’re up. The Eagles are set to hand the reins of their offense to the backup quarterback as Jalen Hurts was officially ruled out Friday afternoon for Sunday’s game vs. the visiting Dallas Cowboys.

Uncertainty at QB leading into Week 17 Dave Zangaro and Reuben Frank discuss the Eagles' quarterback concerns leading into Week 17 as Jalen Hurts works his way through

The Philadelphia Eagles did their banged-up quarterback room a massive service by trouncing the Dallas Cowboys in Week 17.

There wasn’t much that was aesthetically pleasing about watching Kenny Pickett play quarterback Sunday. He wears gloves, for instance, because he finds that they’re more comfortable and help him better grip a football.