Eagles' Jalen Hurts still in concussion protocol, likely out vs Cowboys

"He's still in the (concussion) protocol, it's going to be tough for him to make it this week," Sirianni said to reporters during a press conference on Friday.

The star quarterback was scrambling on a second-and-20 when he hit his head on the ground while being tackled at the end of his 13-yard run. Hurts was evaluated on the sideline before eventually being taken to the locker room and ruled out with a concussion.

The game against the Cowboys will be the first game Hurts has missed this season.

Backup quarterback Kenny Pickett completed 14 of 24 passes for 143 yards with a touchdown and interception in relief of Hurts. Pickett, like Hurts, was also on the Eagles' injury report this week with a rib injury.

However, Pickett said during a press conference on Thursday that he will be "ready to go" on Sunday.

Sirianni said he liked what Pickett did in practice this week.

"I think (Pickett) has had a nice week of practice; he's done a nice job. And you know, have had some good practices and walk-throughs this week," he said.

If the Eagles were to lose their next two games and the Commanders to win their next two, the NFC East would be decided based off tiebreakers.