They may be the reigning NFC champions, but the Philadelphia Eagles are limping into the playoffs.
They’ll be facing the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday night as they attempt to wipe the slate clean and start fresh.
If they are to go on a postseason run, they will have to do so with a less-than-100% Jalen Hurts.
Of course, no player is anywhere near 100% this time of year, but you get the feeling that Hurts is definitely playing through his fair share of bumps and bruises.
Jalen Hurts stretching for the start of practice. Gloves on his hands. #Eagles pic.twitter.com/lk6OL2h76r
— Eliot Shorr-Parks (@EliotShorrParks) January 11, 2024
Hurts, who suffered a finger injury in the regular season finale against the New York Giants, openly acknowledged that the lingering effects of the injury are still impacting him.
“Everything’s harder when your finger is out of place,” Hurts said when questioned about the challenges he’s facing.
He reflected on his decision to re-enter the game against the Giants after the injury, stating that it “probably wasn’t the best idea.”
He did say that “things are progressing the right way” in preparation for Monday’s crucial matchup against the NFC South champs.
Jalen Hurts on his finger: “I told you guys it’s a day by day thing.” He says going back into the game “probably wasn’t the best idea.” but “things are progressing the right way though.”
Asked if it’s harder to throw / handle the ball: “Everything’s harder when your finger is… pic.twitter.com/416qnBHLRx
— Eagles Nation (@PHLEaglesNation) January 11, 2024
It’s amazing to think about the difference between now and this time last season.
The Eagles were absolutely beloved and head coach Nick Sirianni was the King of Philadelphia.
My how things have changed … But hey, with the playoffs comes a brand-new season. Everyone is back to 0-0.
Listen, this collapse has been hard on all of us, but I will NOT stand for any Jalen Hurts slander today…GTFOH with that shit pic.twitter.com/zZPzBp9fc8
— TempDaddy (@TempDaddy) January 11, 2024
What do you think of the Eagles chances in the playoffs?
Will they even beat the Bucs on Monday?
Assuming they do, can they go on a legitimate Super Bowl run?
Or have things fallen apart in Philly to the point of no return???