Jalen Hurts participated fully in practice, signaling a strong chance to start for the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Championship against the Washington Commanders, dispelling concerns about his knee injury. Despite a recent concussion and prior injuries over the past seasons, Hurts expressed his commitment to playing through challenges, emphasizing the importance of adjusting to maintain high performance.
On the other side, the Commanders are facing significant injury concerns, notably with defensive tackle Daron Payne, who is dealing with knee and finger issues, and linebacker Bobby Wagner, recovering from an ankle injury. Their absence could significantly impact the Commanders' defensive strategy against the Eagles.
Meanwhile, the Buffalo Bills are awaiting updates on several players, including safety Taylor Rapp, who is day-to-day with a hip injury, cornerback Christian Benford in concussion protocol, and linebacker Matt Milano, who is nursing hamstring soreness. The Kansas City Chiefs, preparing for the AFC Championship, report minimal injury worries as they look to solidify their playoff position.
