At the end of the day, though, the Eagles' season would not be over even if the team lost to their arch-rival the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday. ... meaning no panic button need be pushed in that seemingly unlikely scenario.

The Dallas Cowboys (7-8) are touchdown underdogs in a road NFC East matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles (12-3) on Sunday, December 29, 2024 at Lincoln Financial Field.NFL odds courtesy of

A key injury to the Philadelphia Eagles could drastically change the betting odds in their Week 17 matchup with the Dallas Cowboys.

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts gets tackled during an NFL game against the Washington Commanders on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Md. Hurts sustained a concussion on the play. (Photo by John McDonnell/ for The Washington Post via Getty Images)

Sirianni confirmed that Hurts is still in concussion protocol after getting injured in the team's Week 16 loss to division-rival Washington. Hurts was hit by LB Frankie Luvu before his head collided with the turf after a 13-yard run in the first quarter.

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.