The bird Eagle cruises above the sky, The team? Ran like a well-oiled machine all season, but now, with the NFC Championship on the line. They’re facing a big question mark. The stakes couldn’t be higher than now. And this time, it’s not just about how fast Jalen Hurts can move or how dominant the defense is—it’s about whether their star center, Cam Jurgens, will be on the field or not. With the game just hours away, the Eagles fans are holding their breath. Waiting for an update to see if Jurgens can go. If not, they’ll have to make some big adjustments that could shake up their game plan. The pressure’s on, and this injury report might just be the curveball that changes everything.

“We’re taking it day by day. Cam’s been working hard, and we’ll see where he stands closer to game time,” Sirianni said in a press conference previously. With Jurgens who just practiced in a limited capacity this week and with the newest update. He is officially OUT! According to Adam Schefter, the team will see how Cam Jurgens fares with his back injury in pre-game warmups before deciding whether he can play today. Guess, he didn’t fare well. And as he can’t go anymore, Nick Gates will step up to fill his shoes at center. While Gates has proven he can handle the job, keeping Jalen Hurts protected and maintaining that offensive flow will be a big challenge against Washington’s defense.

Former Eagles’ fullback Jon Ritchie isn’t too confident about the adjustments if Jurgens sits out. On the 94WIP Morning Show, Ritchie laid it out, saying, “Landon Dickerson is playing center for us. We’ve got different order… different communications on every front. Landon is an incredible football player. But I don’t know about [Tyler] Steen next to him. I don’t know how they’ll work together. And I know all of this is incredibly distracting.” It’s clear that any change in the lineup could mess with the chemistry, but the Eagles will have to roll with it as Jurgens isn’t available.

The Eagles‘ O-line has been one of the league’s best we can say for this season. With being the 9th rank according to profootballnetwork. They’ll need to keep that momentum going to handle the Commanders who are 7th in the ranking. Washington’s defense has been solid tho, with a few key players sidelined, the Commanders will have to dig deep if they want to keep pace with the Eagles. We will get back to the Commanders in a moment. But, the game is historical, why? just read along

This NFC Championship is massive—not just for the teams and fans, but for history! Yes, you saw it right, I said HISTORY! For the first time since 1986, an NFC East battle will decide who will go to the Super Bowl. The Commanders, fresh off their upset of the Lions, are in the title game for the first time since their Super Bowl 26 win in 1991. On the other side of the coin, the Eagles are looking to make their second Super Bowl appearance in three years after a win over the Rams. With everything on the line (I mean everything). This game is shaping up to be one for the ages. So, We’ve talked about the Eagles’ side story, but what about the Commanders? And as you expected, there are some and trust me, there are some key injuries there that will definitely catch your eye.

The other side of the coin!

The Commanders are rolling into the NFC Championship with some big injuries that could seriously throw off their game. First up, offensive guard Sam Cosmi is done for the season after tearing his ACL. That’s a major hit to the O-line, especially when they’ll be trying to slow down a monster like Jalen Carter. Replacing Cosmi won’t be easy, and Trent Scott’s got a tough job ahead.

Then there’s Daron Payne—he’s officially out for the game. He’s been dealing with knee and finger injuries, and after no practice all week, the Commanders are playing it safe. This leaves a big hole on the D-line, and rookie Johnny Newton’s gonna have to step up big-time if Washington’s defense wants to hold its own.

Lastly, linebacker Bobby Wagner‘s got a high-ankle sprain, but he’s still practiced through it. While he’s expected to play, that ankle’s gonna limit his game. When you’re facing the Eagles’ offense, that’s a huge disadvantage. Even with a chance of just 44% of winning for the Commanders according to USAToday. Washington’s definitely have to rely on their depth and hope the next man up can rise to the challenge.