The NFC playoff chase took a vibrant turn when the Washington Commanders asserted a declaration triumph over the Philadelphia Eagles, 36-33 in Week 16. The win maintained Washington in the quest for an NFC East title and the loss all-but rushed any kind of hopes Philadelphia had of the NFC’sNo 1 seed. But they might have shed more with beginning quarterback Jalen Hurts knocked senseless of the video game with a trauma, and back-up Kenny Pickett experiencing a rib injury in the loss. Losing Hurts for any kind of quantity of time would certainly be an enormous impact to the Eagles, yet Pickett absent time likewise can place a department title– and feasible a lot more– in severe risk.
Elsewhere around the organization on the injury front, Josh Allen siffered a hand injury in the Bills’ sway the Patriots and anticipating the Christmas Day, Wednesday begin to Week 17, the Steelers can obtain George Pickens back, in the nick of time for a check out from the 14-1 Kansas City Chiefs, that’ll be wanting to secure down the AFC’sNo 1 seed with a yuletide win.
Jalen Hurts, Kenny Pickett injuries trigger concerns at QB in Philadelphia
As you might remember, Carson Wentz had the within track to the 2017 NFL MVP honor when a late-season injury cost him the remainder of the year. A number of not likely success and a “Philly Special” later on, and back-up Nick Foles was to salute of the community, aiding to bring the Eagles their very first a just Super Bowl title. After Jalen Hurts dropped on Sunday in Washington, Kenny Pickett filled out, and nearly assisted Philly run thier win touch to 10. Now a cloud of unpredictability hangs over the Eagles’ quarterback area appearing of Week 16.
Coach Nick Siriani didn’t have an update on Hurts’ problem after the video game, but he’d need to clear the five-step concussion protocol to play in Week 17 versus theCowboys Pickett did have x-rays after the video game, and while he really did not disclose what they located, he told reporters that he thinks he’ll be ready for next week.
Josh Allen shed sensation in his tossing hand in sway Patriots
After Buffalo boosted to 12-3 with their return over the Patriots, Josh Allen told CBS Sports that he had “no feeling” in his right hand during the game after taking a helmet to his throwing elbow He did end up the video game 16-for-29 for 154 lawns with a goal pass and an interception. The Bills have actually currently won the AFC East, and would certainly require 2 Chiefs losses to have an opportunity at theNo 1 seed that Kansas City can secure on Christmas Day with a win, while the Bills do not play (vs. Jets) till Sunday in Week 17.
George Pickens can be back for Steelers vs. Chiefs
What a Christmas existing it would certainly remain inPittsburgh The Steelers’ leading receiver has actually missed out on the group’s previous 3 video games with a hamstring injury, and the club has actually gone down 2 of 3, consisting of a loss on Saturday toBaltimore Pittsburgh can have won the AFC North because video game, today the course is a little more difficult. If the Steelers triumph, they’ll take the department, suggesting removing the two-time safeguarding champs that likewise have the very best document in the NFL. Having Pickens back– and likewise potentially Larry Ogunjobi, Donte Jackson and DeShon Elliott– can go a lengthy method towards winning the department for a 8th time under Mike Tomlin.
