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Eagles Are Confident Jalen Hurts Will Be Ready To Go

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Author Andrew Salciunas and Dylan MacKinnon
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 22: Jalen Hurts #1 of the Philadelphia Eagles passes under pressure from Christian Wilkins #94 and Bradley Chubb #2 of the Miami Dolphins during the first half of a game at Lincoln Financial Field on October 22, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Sunday night’s win over the Dolphins was perfect, nearly. The one issue was the health of Jalen Hurts. At some point in the game, he injured his knee. He stayed in the game, but it was clear he was dealing with something. After the game that was confirmed by how everyone on the team talked about how tough Jalen Hurts was for battling through it. We never learned what it was, and still don’t know, but we know he has some type of knee injury.

The good news is it will apparently not keep him off the field. Nick Sirianni was asked about Jalen Hurts’ injury and was very confident Hurts would be good to go on Sunday for the game against the Commanders.

Jeff McLane on Twitter: ""We're confident he'll be ready to go."- #Eagles HC Nick Sirianni on QB Jalen Hurts' availability for Sunday despite knee injury. pic.twitter.com/USKLxLwkh0 / Twitter"

"We're confident he'll be ready to go."- #Eagles HC Nick Sirianni on QB Jalen Hurts' availability for Sunday despite knee injury. pic.twitter.com/USKLxLwkh0

Hurts himself was asked about it, and while he did not go into what the knee injury was, he did go on a bit of a spiel about how he does not get banged up when trying to run, and all of his injuries some when he is inside the pocket.

Jeff McLane on Twitter: ""I don't think I've (ever) been banged up as a runner. ... All my injuries have come in the pocket."- #Eagles QB Jalen Hurts, who is dealing with a knee injury, when asked if he's done more this season to protect himself when running. pic.twitter.com/PMZkaV41DM / Twitter"

"I don't think I've (ever) been banged up as a runner. ... All my injuries have come in the pocket."- #Eagles QB Jalen Hurts, who is dealing with a knee injury, when asked if he's done more this season to protect himself when running. pic.twitter.com/PMZkaV41DM

How effective he will be with the injury is another question. Hurts played well in the second half of the Dolphins game. He made one big mistake on a pick 6, but also helped his team score two more TDs, and made some impressive throws when he had to. He even ran a bit while dealing with the injury. And they were not at all afraid to go to the Tush Push.

The Eagles are currently 6-1, and alone atop the NFC. With games against the Cowboys, Chiefs, Bills, Niners, and Cowboys coming up after the Commanders game, it is a game they pretty much have to have if they want to get the one seed.

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Philadelphia Eagles Projected 2023 Week 8 Starters

The Philadelphia Eagles improved to 6-1 in Week 7 of 2023 NFL season against the Miami Dolphins at Lincoln Financial Field. They dominated their previously praised opponent in a 31-17 victory.

The defending NFC champs will face the Washington Commanders in Week 8.

Philadelphia Eagles Defeat Miami Dolphins

The Eagles put together arguably their most complete effort of the season against Miami. They stifled a potent offense led by Tua Tagovailoa and wide receivers Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle. The offense moved the ball effectively throughout the Sunday Night Football matchup. 

Jalen Hurts, however, committed two more turnovers. He has 10 for the 2023 season, and he finished with only eight in 2022. The franchise quarterback did throw for 279 yards and two touchdowns.

He additionally executed the infamous “tush push” to extend drives and help the Eagles control the time of possession.

The Philadelphia defense limited the high-powered Dolphins to 10 offensive points. Sean Desai drew up an excellent game plan to negate his opponent’s weapons. Darius Slay also came up with a key interception.

Lane Johnson returned after missing most of the Week 7 matchup against the New York Jets with an ankle injury.

Projected Philadelphia Eagles Week 8 Starters

The biggest change in the Week 8 starting lineup will be new trade acquisition Kevin Byard. Howie Roseman dealt Terrell Edmunds and two 2024 draft picks to the Tennessee Titans in exchange for the two-time All-Pro safety. 

The Eagles hope to get Reed Blankenship back this week. The second-year pro sat out against the Dolphins, but he hopes to join his fellow Middle Tenessee State alum Byard in the starting defensive backfield.

Julio Jones played 16% of the offensive snaps in his first game with the Eagles, while Olamide Zaccheaus played 57%. However, Jones will likely play an increased role as he adjusts to the new surrounding.

Injury news will also affect the Eagles Week 8 starters. Updates on Johnson, Blankenship, and other players dealing with injuries will drop throughout the week.

  • Jalen Hurts

    Jalen Hurts, Philadelphia Eagles

    Quarterback, #1
    Oklahoma University/University of Alabama
    4th NFL Season- Drafted in 2nd Round (53rd overall) in 2020

  • D'Andre Swift

    D'Andre Swift of the Philadelphia Eagles

    Running Back, #0
    University of Georgia
    4th NFL season- Acquired in a trade from Detroit Lions (April 2023)

  • A.J. Brown

    A.J. Brown

    Wide Receiver, #11
    Ole Miss
    5th NFL season- Acquired in a trade from Tennessee Titans (April 2022)

  • DeVonta Smith

    DeVonta Smith

    Wide Receiver, #6
    University of Alabama
    3rd NFL Season- Drafted in 1st Round (10th overall) in 2021

  • Julio Jones

    Julio Jones, Philadelphia Eagles

    Wide Receiver, #80
    University of Alabama
    13th NFL Season, Signed in Free Agency (October 2023)

  • Dallas Goedert

    Dallas Goedert

    Tight End, #88
    South Dakota State
    6th NFL Season- Drafted in 2nd Round (48th overall) in 2018

  • Jordan Mailata

    Left Tackle, #68
    Jeff Stoutland University
    6th NFL Season- Drafted in 7th Round (233rd overall) in 2018

  • Landon Dickerson

    Landon Dickerson of the Philadelphia Eagles

    Left Guard, #69
    University of Alabama
    3rd NFL Season- Drafted in 2nd Round (37th overall) in 2021

  • Jason Kelce

    Jason Kelce of the Philadelphia Eagles

    Center, #62
    University of Cincinnati
    13th NFL Season- Drafted in 6th Round (191st overall) in 2011

  • Sua Opeta

    Sua Opeta of the Philadelphia Eagles

    Right Guard, #78
    Weber State University
    4th NFL Season, Signed as Undrafted Free Agent (November 2019)

  • Lane Johnson

    Lane Johnson, Philadelphia Eagles

    Left Tackle, #69
    Oklahoma University
    11th NFL Season- Drafted in 1st Round (4th overall) in 2013

  • Josh Sweat

    Josh Sweat of the Philadelphia Eagles

    Defensive End, #94
    Florida State
    6th NFL Season- Drafted in 4th Round (130th overall) in 2018

  • Fletcher Cox

    Fletcher Cox of the Philadelphia Eagles

    Defensive Tackle, #91
    Mississippi State
    12th NFL Season- Drafted in 1st Round (12th overall) in 2012

  • Jordan Davis

    Jordan Davis of the Philadelphia Eagles

    Defensive Tackle, #90
    University of Georgia
    2nd NFL Season- Drafted in 1st Round (13th overall) in 2022

  • Milton Williams

    Milton Williams of the Philadelphia Eagles

    Defensive Tackle, #93
    Louisiana Tech
    3rd NFL Season, Drafted in 3rd Round (73rd Overall) in 2021

  • Haason Reddick

    Haason Reddick

    Edge Rusher/Linebacker, #7
    Temple University
    7th NFL Season- Signed in Free Agency (March 2022)

  • Nakobe Dean

    Nakobe Dean, Philadelphia Eagles Starters

    Linebacker, #17
    University of Georgia
    2nd NFL Season- Drafted in 3rd Round (83rd overall) in 2022

  • Zach Cunningham

    Zach Cunningham, Philadelphia Eagles

    Linebacker, #52
    Vanderbilt University
    7th NFL Season- Signed in Free Agency (August 2023)

  • Darius Slay

    Darius Slay of the Philadelphia Eagles

    Cornerback, #2
    Mississippi State
    11th NFL Season- Acquired in trade from Detroit Lions (March 2020)

  • James Bradberry

    James Bradberry of the Philadelphia Eagles

    Cornerback, #24
    University of Arkansas/Samford University
    8th NFL Season- Signed in Free Agency (May 2022)

  • Kevin Byard

    Kevin Byard, Former Tennessee Titans Safety

    Safety, #31
    Middle Tennessee State
    8th NFL Season, Acquired in trade from Tennessee Titans (October 2023)

  • Reed Blankenship

    Reed Blankenship of the Philadelphia Eagles

    Safety, #32
    Middle Tennessee State
    2nd NFL Season- Signed as Undrafted Free Agent (May 2022)

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Andrew Salciunas, “The Choonis,” has done it all at the station - screening calls, working events as a member of the street team, producing 7 days a week, doing updates, and now hosting his own show. Now with a wife and kid, his life experiences are far different than when he first started, but this “regular guy” knows how to relate to anyone. He writes about the Flyers, Phillies, Sixers, and Eagles.

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