The Philadelphia Eagles received a sigh of relief as X-rays on quarterback Jalen Hurts’ right middle finger revealed no fractures following Sunday’s challenging game against the Giants. Hurts, who described the incident as his finger “popping out” during the first half, managed to stay in the game despite the injury.
Good news. Source confirms an x-ray on Jalen Hurts’ finger shows there is no fracture in his dislocated finger@TomPelissero reported pic.twitter.com/xKUkgzDqYW
— John Clark (@JClarkNBCS) January 8, 2024
Hurts’ day-to-day outlook for playoffs
Hurts, facing a day-to-day status, expressed the uniqueness of the situation, stating, “It’s a very unfortunate, crazy thing. I’ve never experienced anything like that.” The quarterback, who went for additional tests on his finger after being pulled from the game with the Eagles down 24-0, remains optimistic about his availability for the upcoming Monday night playoff clash against the Buccaneers.
After the 27-10 loss to the Giants, Hurts sported a gauze wrap over his middle and pointer fingers, reflecting the physical toll of the game. Coach Nick Sirianni, while not providing a definitive statement on Hurts’ status for the next week, acknowledged the team’s disappointing performance and emphasized the need to regroup for the playoffs.
Jalen Hurts: “In the end it’s about how you respond. We have to respond.” pic.twitter.com/4PJlo027vO
— SPORTSRADIO 94WIP (@SportsRadioWIP) January 8, 2024
Eagles looking ahead despite struggles
The Eagles, hoping for a turnaround in their regular-season finale against the Giants, faced a setback with a 27-10 defeat. The team finished the season as the No. 5 seed, dropping five of their last six games after an impressive 10-1 start. Sirianni highlighted the team’s fight, stating, “When you get hit in life, when you get hit in football, you’ve got two options: You can stay down or you can get the F up.”
Sirianni’s decision not to dress key players, including DeVonta Smith and D’Andre Swift, aimed to ensure the team’s readiness for the postseason. Hurts expressed confidence in the team’s capability, emphasizing the need to seize opportunities. “Right now, regardless of what’s going on outside of us, anything external, it’s about controlling what we can,” Hurts said. “I truly believe this team is more than capable of taking advantage of what’s in front of us. You’ve got to do the work and you’ve got to do what you need to do, but all you need is a crumb, all you need is an opportunity.”
