Philly Leader

Will Jalen Hurts play on Sunday against the Dallas Cowboys? This was the primary question addressed during Head Coach Nick Sirianni's virtual press conference on Monday afternoon.

"Jalen is in the concussion protocol," Sirianni confirmed. "When that happens, we just lean on the doctors to let us know on a daily basis where he is."

Hurts sustained his injury after a 13-yard scramble in the first quarter when linebacker Frankie Luvu knocked his head into the turf.

"He always has done a good job protecting himself and has been dynamic both as a passer and as a runner. Anytime something goes down and you lose one of your best players, you wish they would do something else or not take that hit in that scenario," Sirianni said.

"We always run runs that protect him, and we always want him to protect himself. Again, this is an unfortunate part of football, the injuries that happen. Unfortunately, sometimes it's with head injuries, and you never want to see that because you always want what's best for your players and their well-being.

"Obviously don't want him to take that hit."

In Hurts' absence, Kenny Pickett stepped in and completed 14-of-24 passes for 143 yards with a touchdown and an interception, resulting in a 72.0 passer rating during their 36-33 loss to the Commanders.

"Kenny did some really good things there yesterday. Obviously, we missed Jalen. Jalen is a great football player who has had tremendous success and led us to a lot of victories. So, we missed him and his contributions to the team and leading the team," Sirianni said.

"But Kenny, under the circumstances, came in and did a nice job and played good football; gave us a chance to win the football game.

"Obviously he's going to want some plays back but he did a lot of good things. That's the nature of his position, that they have to be able to do those things without reps. Everyone knows that. They don't get a lot of reps there."

Sirianni plans for all possible scenarios this week regarding Sunday's game against Dallas at 1 PM. If Pickett starts again, Tanner McKee will serve as backup.

"Tanner has done a good job in scout team and developmental periods, so again Tanner gives us a lot of confidence; Kenny gives us a lot of confidence," said Sirianni. "That's just tribute to Howie (Roseman) and his staff of all pieces he has given us work with depth he's given us work with."

The Eagles are preparing for every possibility as they face off against Dallas Cowboys who have also faced challenges without starting quarterback Dak Prescott due to season-ending hamstring injury suffered November 3rd.

Cooper Rush has taken over quarterback duties successfully delivering nine touchdowns versus only one interception across five games while leading strong defensive performances such as last Sunday's victory over Tampa Bay where four sacks were recorded alongside forced turnovers including interception fumble recovery sealing home win scoreline standing at twenty-six twenty-four favoring Cowboys currently holding five-two away record having won four out last five encounters played eliminating playoff contention despite embracing spoiler role ahead upcoming matchup South Philadelphia hosting Eagles this weekend following initial meeting earlier season ending thirty-four six victory Rush's debut appearance November tenth past year continuing impressive form despite setbacks endured throughout campaign thus far remaining competitive spirit intact amongst roster members seeking finish schedule positive note moving forward toward future endeavors beyond present circumstances surrounding 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