The Philadelphia Eagles closed out their 2024 regular season with a Week 18 win over the New York Giants on Sunday afternoon, notching a 20-13 victory over the visiting division rival.
The Eagles had already locked up the No. 2 seed in the NFC leading into this regular-season finale, but this victory gave the franchise its 14th win of the year heading into the playoffs.
Philadelphia accomplished this win despite the absence of several key players, including star quarterback Jalen Hurts.
Hurts has been out since suffering a concussion during the first quarter of Week 16's loss to the Washington Commanders. The 26-year-old QB is still progressing through the NFL's concussion protocol, and his status for next Sunday's Wild Card matchup against the Green Bay Packers is still up in the air.
That being said, the Eagles teased Hurts' postseason status in an announcement on Sunday evening.
Hurts was featured as a prominent figure on the Eagles' playoff graphic, joining Jalen Carter and Saquon Barkley.
"Playoffs start NOW. See you on Sunday, 1/12 at 4:30pm on FOX," the Eagles wrote on X.
Several fans and analysts view this as a good omen for Hurts' chances to take the field in the Wild Card round.
"The Eagles are using Jalen Hurts in promotion for the Eagles Packers playoff game next Sunday. Jalen is progressing through concussion protocol and was at the Eagles walkthrough Saturday. Positive signs for him to be out there this coming week," NBC's John Clark wrote.
"Hello Jalen! Oh…Hello Jalen!" another fan added.
"I spy someone on the graphic," another said.
The Eagles were able to notch victories in Weeks 17 and 18 with a combination of Kenny Pickett and Tanner McKee at the quarterback position, but there's no question the Philadelphia offense operates at a different level with Hurts under center.
The Eagles will welcome the Packers for a 4:30 p.m. EST kickoff at Lincoln Financial Field on Sunday.
