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Hurts and Mitchell Boost Eagles' Hope for Championship

1/23/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Jalen Hurts and Quinyon Mitchell are set to join Wednesday's walkthrough practice, raising hopes for their participation in the NFC Championship Game against the Washington Commanders. Hurts, recovering from a left knee injury, and Mitchell, nursing a shoulder injury, are both key players whose presence could significantly impact the team's chances this Sunday.

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Historical Context

Jalen Hurts and Quinyon Mitchell's potential return for the NFC Championship echoes past NFL playoff heroics. In 2018, Nick Foles led the Eagles to their first Super Bowl victory. With Hurts' dual-threat ability and Mitchell's lockdown defense, the Eagles aim to replicate that success against the Commanders.

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Story summary

Jalen Hurts and Quinyon Mitchell are set to join Wednesday's walkthrough practice, raising hopes for their participation in the NFC Championship Game against the Washington Commanders. Hurts, recovering from a left knee injury, and Mitchell, nursing a shoulder injury, are both key players whose presence could significantly impact the team's chances this Sunday.

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