Eagles' Kellen Moore: Jalen Hurts' Knee Injury Won't Affect Game Plan vs. Commanders

While the Philadelphia Eagles' injury report after their first practice of the week Wednesday will provide more information on the status of quarterback Jalen Hurts' left knee, it sounds like it is business as usual for offensive coordinator Kellen Moore.

"Same game plan formula," Moore told reporters Tuesday. "Like any player on our team, if you have to make adjustments as weeks progress or games progress, you do. But a very similar plan."

Hurts knee was a concern at times during the team's NFC Divisional Round win over the Los Angeles Rams, but he didn't miss an offensive snap despite being evaluated on the sidelines. He also ran for 70 yards and a touchdown on seven carries.

However, most of those yards came on a 44-yard touchdown run in the first quarter before the knee was truly an issue.

Hurts looked slower at times in the second half after he was fitted for a knee brace, although the snowy conditions likely also played a factor in his mobility. Philadelphia also didn't need him to make that many plays since Saquon Barkley ran for 205 yards and two touchdowns.

Yet it might need the quarterback to play at a higher level in Sunday's NFC Championship Game against the Washington Commanders, especially if the visitors focus even more attention on stopping Barkley after the running back's dominant performance against the Rams.

The Eagles will have to keep pace with Jayden Daniels and a red-hot Washington side that is coming off a road win over the top-seeded Detroit Lions. That will be more difficult to do if Hurts is limited because of the knee injury, especially since his mobility is such an important part of his game.

Still, Moore sounded as if the game plan is largely the same, which could be seen as an encouraging development for Eagles fans.