Jalen Hurts Full Participant at Practice With Playoff Matchup vs. Packers Looming

Jalen Hurts was a full participant in practice Thursday, an encouraging sign that he will be under center for the Eagles when they host the Green Bay Packers Sunday afternoon in the Wild Card Round: 

Thursday's Injury Report#GBvsPHI pic.twitter.com/GhMjkH7HK5

— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) January 9, 2025

Hurts being a full participant Thursday represents an upgrade from Wednesday, when he returned to practice as a limited participant. 

Hurts sustained a concussion in the first quarter of Week 16's loss to the Washington Commanders, and then didn't play in either of the final two games of the season against the Dallas Cowboys and New York Giants: 

Jalen Hurts being evaluated for a concussion after this hit.

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— On Pattison (@OnPattison) December 22, 2024

Across parts of 15 games this season, Hurts tossed 18 touchdowns to five interceptions, racking up 2,903 passing yards in a year where the Eagles often leaned on the running prowess of likely Offensive Player of the Year Saquon Barkley. Hurts also rushed for 630 yards and 14 touchdowns, the bulk of which came on "the Tush Push." 

Hurts has started five playoff games with the Eagles, who have a 2-3 record over those games. In his playoff career, Hurts has five touchdown passes and five rushing touchdowns. 

The Eagles are currently 4 1/2 or five-point home favorites depending upon which sportsbook you use over the Packers Sunday afternoon.