Hurts took the field for pre-game warmups with his left knee braced and heavily wrapped: Hurts suffered a knee injury in Sunday’s game against the Rams on a sack late in the third quarter and was taken to the blue medical tent for evaluation.

The always-fashionable Philadelphia Eagles quarterback would make Samuel L. Jackson proud in his NFC Championship Game fit against the Washington Commanders.

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.

The Eagles split their season series with the Commanders in 2024, winning with a healthy Jalen Hurts and losing after Hurts was knocked out of the game with a concussion in Week 16. With the stakes higher than they have been all season,

"I'm expecting Jalen to be Jalen," Eagles star Saquon Barkley says of a limping Jalen Hurts. "He's going to show up for us, he's going to make plays. He's a winner. He's got the 'it' factor."

Jalen Hurts signed a 5-year $255 million contract extension with the Eagles during the 2023 offseason. This move secured their franchise QB through the 2028 season after he led them to Super Bowl LVII.

Before Jalen Hurts hits the field Sunday, there will be player prop betting options available for the 3:00 PM ET kickoff, live on FOX. The Philadelphia Eagles (14-3) and Hurts square off against

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.

Get the latest update on Jalen Hurts' injury and how it might impact the Philadelphia Eagles as they prepare to face the Washington Commanders.