Eagles Secure Playoff Berth Despite QB Injuries

The Philadelphia Eagles faced the Dallas Cowboys without their starting quarterback Jalen Hurts, who is out with a concussion, leading to backup Kenny Pickett starting the game. Pickett, who was already dealing with rib issues, left the game after sustaining further injuries from hard hits by Dallas defenders, namely Osa Odighizuwa and Micah Parsons. Pickett exited the game in the third quarter after completing 10 of 15 passes for 143 yards and a touchdown, and was replaced by third-string quarterback Tanner McKee. McKee, making his first regular-season appearance, threw a touchdown pass to A.J. Brown, contributing to the Eagles' 34-7 lead. The Eagles have already secured a playoff berth but are looking to clinch the NFC East, with McKee possibly starting in upcoming games if both Hurts and Pickett remain sidelined. The Eagles' situation is complicated by injuries, but they remain in a strong position heading into the final weeks of the NFL season.