The Philadelphia Eagles should be all systems go for their crucial season finale in Week 18. Head coach Nick Sirianni expressed optimism at a Friday press conference that quarterback Jalen Hurts and defensive back C.J. Gardner-Johnson would be available for Sunday's NFC East showdown with the New York Giants.
#Eagles coach Nick Sirianni says QB Jalen Hurts is "trending in the right direction" for Sunday vs. the #Giants and they're "hopeful" DB C.J. Gardner-Johnson will return as well.
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) January 6, 2023
Hurts has missed two games with a shoulder injury suffered in the Eagles' 25-20 Week 15 win over the Chicago Bears. The Eagles lost both matchups, dropping their record to 13-3 and making Sunday's matchup against the Giants a must-win in order to preserve the NFC's top seed.
Gardner-Johnson was a huge part of the Eagles' dominant pass defense early in the season, nabbing six interceptions in 11 starts before going down with a kidney laceration in the team's Week 12 40-33 win over the Green Bay Packers. The Eagles rank first in passing yards allowed and first in net passing yards per attempt allowed this season.
Hurts and Gardner-Johnson have both been absolute megastars for the Eagles this season, and their returns couldn't come at a better time. With a win on Sunday, the Eagles can earn home-field advantage and a bye.
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