If the Eagles lose out and Washington wins out, the Commanders take the NFC East title. Also, the Eagles have a longshot chance at the No. 1 seed in the playoffs if they win out, Detroit loses out and Minnesota falls to Green Bay this weekend.

Kenny Pickett, you’re up. The Eagles are set to hand the reins of their offense to the backup quarterback as Jalen Hurts was officially ruled out Friday afternoon for Sunday’s game vs. the visiting Dallas Cowboys.

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is officially out against the Dallas Cowboys for Sunday's Week 17 game. Hurts remains in concussion protocol, meaning Kenny Pickett will be the starter. Eagles fans had their holiday season somewhat spoiled when Hurts exited Philadelphia's Week 16 showdown against the Commanders early after suffering a head injury.

It's worth remembering that the Eagles have a long history of surviving, even thriving, after losing their starting quarterback to injury.

The Eagles (12-3) close out the regular season next Sunday by playing the New York Giants, who are 2-13. "He's in the concussion protocol, so not a lot I can comment on on that," Eagles coach Nick Sirianni said.

In his first real game action this season, backup quarterback and former Steelers first-round pick Kenny Pickett was 14-24 for 143 yards (6.0 avg), one touchdown, and one interception with a 72.0 rating. His penchant for not pushing the football downfield was evident by his six yards per completion.

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The Philadelphia Eagles did their banged-up quarterback room a massive service by trouncing the Dallas Cowboys in Week 17.