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.The Birds are scheduled to practice at the Linc at 2:25 p.

The fifth-year passer was evaluated for a concussion in the Eagles’ Week 11 26-18 victory over the Commanders but passed the protocol and remained in the game, while he was forced out of the Week 16 encounter in Washington when he did suffer a concussion and was forced to watch as Jayden Daniels led the hosts to an exciting 36-33 win.

Jalen Hurts hobbled back to the Philadelphia Eagles' huddle after his left knee was twisted on a sack, an injury that forced him after the drive to the sideline medical tent for a quick exam. Hurts got checked out — and backup Kenny Pickett started to warm up in case he was needed in the NFC divisional playoff game against the Los Angeles Rams.