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Hard Knocks’ Episode 2 Traces NFC East Slide and Injury Fallout

The latest installment spotlights a Week 14 sweep of losses across the division and the setbacks reshaping late-season stakes.

Overview

  • Episode 2 premiered Tuesday on HBO/Max, continuing the in-season look at all four NFC East teams through the stretch run.
  • The Eagles’ three-game skid deepened with a 22-19 overtime loss to the Chargers as Jalen Hurts threw four interceptions, even as the show highlighted lighter moments like A.J. Brown buying fans’ groceries.
  • Washington’s 31-0 loss to the Vikings sealed elimination at 3-11, with coach Dan Quinn confirming tight end Zach Ertz suffered a torn ACL.
  • Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels exited with an elbow issue, and the episode captured staff weighing his health as the team considers whether to shut him down.
  • The Cowboys’ 44-30 defeat to the Lions, featuring three Jahmyr Gibbs rushing touchdowns, underscored mounting pressure on Dallas, while the Giants were shown maintaining focus during their bye with walk-throughs and media duties.