Did Jalen Hurts get hurt vs. Raiders? Eagles QB addresses scare

Shane Shoemaker

Did Jalen Hurts get hurt vs. Raiders? Eagles QB addresses scare image

The Philadelphia Eagles made things ugly for the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 15 of the NFL. Philadelphia came away with a ego-shattering 31-0 victory over Las Vegas. 

Luckily it didn't cost them their quarterback, Jalen Hurts.

Hurts appeared to take an awkward hit from linebacker Devin White during the game. Hurts, trying to avoid White, in an attempt to juke, slipped on the grass, leaving him vulnerable to be tackled with his left leg rolled up underneath him.

When asked by reporters on Tuesday if he had any lingering effects from the hit, Hurts responded, "No, I'm fine."

Hurts is also not listed on injury reports.

This is good on many fronts but especially since when the hit happened, the Eagles were already up 24-0, with Las Vegas making very little effort to threaten for a comeback.

Hurts finished the day 12 of 15 passing for 175 yards and three touchdowns, with an additional 39 yards on the ground. Eventually, backup quarterback Tanner McKee entered the game, completing all three of his pass attempts for 33 yards.

Eagles need Jalen Hurts playoff ready

Despite now a fairly comfortable lead in the NFC East sitting at 9-5, the Eagles have yet to wrap up the division.

The Eagles can claim the division in Week 16 with a win over the Washington Commanders. However, they can still clinch even if they lose, with a Dallas Cowboys' loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. Should the Eagles tie, they would then need a Cowboys tie or loss.

 

Senior Editor