Philadelphia Eagles coach Nick Sirianni says it's “going to be tough” for injured quarterback Jalen Hurts to play Sunday against Dallas.

Jalen Hurts is still in the NFL’s concussion protocol, forcing the Philadelphia Eagles to play against Dallas without their star quarterback. The Eagles will turn to backup Kenny Pickett on Sunday because Hurts is still dealing with the lingering effects of a concussion suffered against Washington.

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is officially out against the Dallas Cowboys for Sunday's Week 17 game. Hurts remains in concussion protocol, meaning Kenny Pickett will be the starter. Eagles fans had their holiday season somewhat spoiled when Hurts exited Philadelphia's Week 16 showdown against the Commanders early after suffering a head injury.

The Eagles (12-3) return to Lincoln Financial Field to face the Cowboys (7-8) with a chance to clinch the NFC East and the

There’s also the fact that the Eagles haven’t swept the Cowboys in 13 years that I can’t shake. But despite all that I’m going Eagles. They’re by far the better team and I really believe the fourth quarter in Washington was an anomaly.

If Philadelphia Eagles star quarterback Jalen Hurts is unavailable for their Week 17 tilt with the rival Dallas Cowboys, they'll at least have Kenny Pickett at their disposal. Hurts remains