The Jalen Hurts discourse has been all over the place this season. The NFC Championship is his opportunity to define it.

PHILADELPHIA − It's easy to forget that two years ago, Jalen Hurts was basically the phenomenon that Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels is now. No, Hurts wasn't a rookie in 2022 when he ran and threw the Eagles all the way to the Super Bowl.

Of all the quarterbacks playing in the conference championship game this year, few are under more pressure than Philadelphia Eagles star Jalen Hurts. Whether it's due to his low passing numbers this postseason, or his lingering knee injury, Hurts is walking into a playoff game where he is the big question mark for his team.

The Washington Commanders are prepared to get physical with Jalen Hurts if the Philadelphia Eagles quarterback plans to break the pocket and run the

“It’s a part of the game,” Hurts said, “and I accept whatever comes with that. You know, I told you guys I’ve submitted myself to doing whatever it takes to win, and some things come with that. But ultimately you just got to make the adjustments you need to make to be able to play at a high level. There won’t be any excuses going in or coming out.”

Jalen Hurts was a limited practice participant this week after the Eagles quarterback appeared to injure his knee during a divisional round game against the Rams.

Jalen Hurts is preparing to start for the Philadelphia Eagles in Sunday's NFC championship game with a sore left knee.

Jalen Hurts says he's on track to start for the Philadelphia Eagles in Sunday's NFC Championship against the Washington Commanders. The Eagles had a walkthrough on Wednesday, listing Hurts as a limited participant with a knee injury.

The Washington Commanders and Philadelphia Eagles returned to practice Wednesday in preparation for their NFC championship showdown Sunday at Lincoln Financial Field. All eyes were on Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts.

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.

Defensive tackle DaRon Payne (knee/finger) also didn't practice along with linebacker Bobby Wagner (ankle). Tight end Zach Ertz (ribs) had a rest day, along with pass rusher Dante Fowler Jr. (non injury related).