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The NFC playoff chase took a dynamic turn when the Washington Commanders claimed a statement 36-33 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 16. The win kept Washington in the hunt for an NFC East title and the loss all but dashed any hopes Philadelphia had of the NFC’s No. 1 seed.
But the Eagles may have lost more than that after starting quarterback Jalen Hurts was knocked out of the game with a concussion, and backup Kenny Pickett suffering a rib injury in the loss. Losing Hurts for any amount of time would be a massive blow to the Eagles, but Pickett missing time also could put a division title — and possibly more — in serious jeopardy.
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Jalen Hurts, Kenny Pickett injuries cause questions at QB in Philadelphia
As you may recall, Carson Wentz had the inside track to the 2017 NFL MVP award when a late-season injury cost him the rest of the year. A couple of unlikely wins and a “Philly Special” later, and backup Nick Foles was the toast of the town, helping to bring the Eagles their first and only Super Bowl title. After Jalen Hurts went down on Sunday in Washington, Kenny Pickett filled in, and almost helped Philly run their win streak to 10. Now a cloud of uncertainty hangs over the Eagles’ quarterback room coming out of Week 16.
Coach Nick Sirianni confirmed on Monday that Hurts remains in concussion protocol, leaving his status in doubt as the Cowboys look ahead to Week 17 against the Cowboys. Pickett did have X-rays after the game, and while he didn’t reveal what they found, he told reporters that he thinks he’ll be ready for next week.
Josh Allen lost feeling in his throwing hand in win over Patriots
After Buffalo improved to 12-3 with its comeback win over the Patriots, Josh Allen told CBS Sports that he had “no feeling” in his right hand during the game after taking a helmet to his throwing elbow. He finished the game 16-for-29 for 154 yards with a touchdown pass and an interception. The Bills have already won the AFC East, and would need two Chiefs losses to have a chance at the No. 1 seed that Kansas City can lock up on Christmas Day with a win, while the Bills don’t play until Sunday in Week 17 (vs. Jets).
George Pickens could be back for Steelers vs. Chiefs
What a Christmas present it would be in Pittsburgh. The Steelers’ leading receiver has missed the team’s past three games with a hamstring injury, and the club has dropped two of three, including a loss on Saturday to Baltimore. Pittsburgh could have won the AFC North in that game, but now the path is a little trickier. If the Steelers win out, they’ll take the division, but that’d mean knocking off the back-to-back defending champion Chiefs. Having Pickens back — and also possibly Larry Ogunjobi, Donte Jackson and DeShon Elliott — could go a long way toward winning the division for an eighth time under Mike Tomlin.
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No concerns for Patrick Mahomes’ ankle for Steelers game
Despite the short week and an early game on Christmas Day, the Kansas City Chiefs aren’t concerned about the status of Mahomes for the game against the Steelers.
Mahomes injured his ankle in Week 15 against the Cleveland Browns, but showed no signs of it affecting his play during a win over the Houston Texans six days later where he went 28-for-41 for 260 yards and a touchdown. Mahomes also picked up 33 yards on the ground and scored on a 15-yard scamper.
“Obviously the body’s going to be sore just with a short week and everything like that, but I think the ankle should be in a better place,” Mahomes said Monday. “We’ll see in practice [Monday], but as far as how I felt after this game compared to the one before, I’m definitely in a lot better place.”
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes scrambles away from Houston Texans pressure during the first half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024 in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs defeated the Texans, 27-19. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann) -
49ers LT Trent Williams (ankle) out for rest of season
Out of playoff contention, 49ers LT Trent Williams will miss the final two games of the season as he deals with an ankle injury.
“(He) hasn’t been able to improve enough to get him out there,” said head coach Kyle Shanahan. “We don’t see that happening enough in these two weeks, especially the situation we’re in.”
The 49ers have been without Williams, an 11-time Pro Bowler and three-time First-team All-Pro, for their last five games.
SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 17: Trent Williams #71 of the San Francisco 49ers runs onto the field before the game against the Seattle Seahawks at Levi’s Stadium on November 17, 2024 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images) -
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