In total, Hurts was sacked a career-high seven times against the Rams and during two playoff games has been pressured on 44.4% of his dropbacks, per Next Gen Stats, which is more than an 11% increase from the regular season. In those two postseason wins, Hurts has completed 28 of just 41 passes (68%) for 259 yards, two touchdowns, no interceptions, and carried the ball 13 times for 106 yards and a score.
How or if Hurts’ mobility is affected against Washington will be a major storyline in the teams’ matchup.
The two-time Pro Bowl quarterback will be aiming to help the Eagles to their second Super Bowl berth during his career.
Hurts is now slated for his eighth playoff start and his third meeting with the Commanders this season. He was injured during Philadelphia’s Week 16 loss to Washington, sustaining a concussion that sidelined him for the following two games.
Philadelphia lost Hurts early in its defeat to Washington, underscoring how pivotal his presence is in this one.
Including the Week 16 matchup, Hurts is 6-3 in his career against the Commanders with 18 total touchdowns.
None have been as important as Sunday’s NFC Championship Game, however.
Hurts and the Eagles will kick off against the visiting Commanders at 3 p.m. ET on Sunday.