Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts helped his team defeat the Los Angeles Rams 28–22 on Sunday to advance to the NFC championship game, but he also made a few errors that nearly cost his team.

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1, center) absorbs a big hit as he is sacked by Los Angeles Rams safety Kamren Curl (3) and cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon (4) on the final play of the second quarter of an NFL Divisional Round playoff game, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025, in Philadelphia. Andrew Mills | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

PHILADELPHIA — After getting his leg bent awkwardly by Rams safety Jaylen McCollough in third quarter, Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts slowly got up with a noticeable limp. When the drive ended, Hurts limped off to the sidelines where he was evaluated by the Eagles’ medical staff.

The Washington Commanders will face the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday in the NFC championship game. This is the third meeting of the season between the longtime NFC East rivals, but it is also their first-ever meeting in the NFC title game.

Jalen Hurts' knee injury during the Eagles' Divisional Round game against the Rams didn't stop him from leading his team to victory. Despite the injury, Hurts will start against the Washington Commanders.

Jalen Hurts speaks up about his status following the Philadelphia Eagles' win over the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday.

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) pumps his fist as snow continues to fall during the fourth quarter of an NFL Divisional Round playoff game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025, in Philadelphia. The Eagles won, 28-22. Andrew Mills | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts told reporters that he expects to play in next weekend's NFC Championship Game against the Washington

What you should knowThe Eagles will host the Washington Commanders in the NFC championship game at the Linc on Sunday at 3 p.m. on Fox. The winner will move on to Super Bowl LIX.Nick Sirianni didn't offer much of an update on injuries to Jalen Hurts or rookie defensive back Quinyon Mitchell Monday.

Australian broadcaster Tony Jones has apologised to Novak Djokovic and fans of the Serbian for comments he made on TV on Friday night that the 10-times Australian Open champion considered "insulting and offensive".

The Philadelphia Eagles are moving onto the NFC championship thanks to some late-game heroics from star running back Saquon Barkley in Sunday’s 28-22 divisional round win over the Los Angeles Rams.