Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts has been officially ruled out for the remainder of the matchup against the Washington Commanders after suffering a concussion in the first quarter. Hurts had been managing a broken ring finger on his left hand, an injury he sustained during Philadelphia's 22-16 victory over the Carolina Panthers. Upon his arrival at Lincoln Financial Field ahead of the Week 15 matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Hurts was seen with a noticeable wrap on his finger.

In the immediate aftermath of the game against the Steelers, Hurts indicated that the broken finger had negatively impacted his performance; however, his output suggested otherwise. He completed 25 of 32 passing attempts for 290 yards and two touchdowns. His performance for the season has mirrored that of his team, as he entered Sunday's game with a total of 2,892 yards passing, 18 touchdowns, and five interceptions, alongside 589 rushing yards and 14 rushing touchdowns. These statistics have been consistent with his output during his first three years as the starting quarterback.

Despite Hurts' impressive numbers, concerns surrounding Philadelphia's passing game had persisted throughout the season. It was not until the game against the Steelers that the unit's confidence began to regain traction. A significant injury to Hurts would highlight his importance to the team. Following Hurts' exit from the game, Kenny Pickett stepped in as the new starting quarterback, a change that could stir apprehension among Eagles fans, even though he successfully connected with A.J. Brown for a touchdown on his first series. The 2022 first-round pick has passed for 4,479 yards, with 13 touchdowns and 13 interceptions across his first two seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers. While Pickett has starting experience, he differs substantially from Hurts in terms of playing style. Ultimately, no player is more crucial to the Eagles' aspirations for a Super Bowl than Hurts.