Is Jalen Hurts playing in Week 16? Injury update on Eagles QB ahead of Christmas Eve matchup vs Cowboys

Jalen Hurts was in the midst of an MVP campaign and the Philadelphia Eagles were on their way to the NFL's best record.

Last week, Hurts suffered a shoulder injury which struck fear into their fanbase's heart and doubts over what they could accomplish this year.

Despite running out to a 13-1 record, the Eagles have not wrapped up their division. A win would do so, and they're facing the Dallas Cowboys who trail them by three games with three remaining.

This is a huge game for the Cowboys and it's a chance for the Eagles to take the next step this season. Will their star quarterback, who was just named to his first Pro Bowl, be available?

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Is Jalen Hurts playing tonight?

Unfortunately, Hurts was diagnosed with a right shoulder sprain, and head coach Nick Sirianni doesn't expect him to play this weekend.

The reports suggest that he will be out the following week, too, so he might not be back any time soon. He is not ruled out just yet, but that is likely coming eventually.

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Jalen Hurts Fantasy Update and Predictions

With it being very unlikely he plays, Hurts will be unable to put up any points at all. At this point, most leagues are well into their playoffs, so it is not the time to start an injured player, especially at quarterback.

He is officially projected to have zero points, which means he cannot be depended on. As a result, managers will be forced to look elsewhere.

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Jalen Hurts Alternative Picks for your Fantasy Team

Unfortunately, at this juncture of the season, finding a quarterback is difficult. Finding one to even remotely replace Hurts' 26.4 point average this season will probably be impossible.

Could Gardner Minshew replace Jalen Hurts?

His backup Gardner Minshew is projected to score 16.5 in ESPN leagues, but he faces the Cowboys' sixth-best quarterback defense.

Aaron Rodgers is playing the Miami Dolphins, who give up the second-most points to quarterbacks in the NFL. Zach Wilson is playing the Jacksonville Jaguars, who have the 27th quarterback defense.

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy is questionable, but has scored over 16 in two consecutive starts.