Commanders will hit Jalen Hurts 'like a running back' if Eagles deploy him on designed runs, coach says

The Philadelphia Eagles are playing the Washington Commanders in the NFC championship game after Jalen Hurts injured a knee in the divisional round. Craig Carton, Danny Parkins and Mark Schlereth ask whether the Eagles are in trouble.

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts finished the regular season with 630 rushing yards. Hurts' running ability is a key part of the Eagles' offense, but it remains unclear how much of a threat his legs will be in this weekend's NFC championship game.

Hurts appeared to tweak his knee during last week's divisional round playoff game when he was awkwardly pulled to the ground as he was sacked by a Los Angeles Rams defender. The Eagles signal-caller entered the blue medical tent after the Eagles punted the ball, but he returned to the huddle on Philly's ensuing offensive possession. 

Although Hurts did not miss a play in the 28-22 win over the Rams, his movement appeared to be limited for the remainder of the game. 

The Eagles will meet the Commanders in the conference title game Sunday, and Washington defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr. said Hurts' possible limitations won't prevent his unit from playing an attacking style.

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Jalen Hurts (1) of the Philadelphia Eagles scrambles to avoid a tackle attempt by Andrew Adams of the Tennessee Titans during the first half at Lincoln Financial Field Dec. 4, 2022, in Philadelphia.   (Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

The Eagles' offensive scheme typically calls for a few designed quarterback runs a game. If Hurts does run from the pocket at any point this Sunday, Whitt plans to make the two-time Pro Bowl quarterback pay.

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