Injured Hurts Leads Eagles Against Most-Sacked QB Howell in NFC East Matchup

Eagles' strong defense, second in league sacks, poised to add heat on the most-sacked quarterback, Howell, as injured QB Hurts plans to play through knee injury.

Eagles' QB Jalen Hurts is expected to play through a left knee injury; he has not been himself all season due to the injury but downplays its severity.
Philadelphia, currently second in the NFL for sacks, is expected to increase pressure on the most-sacked QB in the league, Sam Howell, potentially making it a challenging game for the Washington Commanders.
The Eagles' defensive philosophy is to 'knock the run out' in order to earn the right to rush the passer, suggesting a tough game ahead for Howell and a potentially strong performance from Philadelphia's defensive front.
Despite being the most-sacked QB, Howell is determined to play how he's coached and to keep his focus on the field, not the incoming rush.
Changes are expected along the Commanders' offensive line to try and protect Howell. Saahdiq Charles, the left guard, aggravated a calf injury in the previous game against the Giants, which could result in Veteran interior lineman Tyler Larsen playing a bigger role.
The Commanders and the Eagles have a history of tough matchups, with the Eagles' strong defense and sack capabilities potentially posing a significant challenge for Howell and the Commander's offense.