The Eagles began the day without starting quarterback Jalen Hurts, who was diagnosed with a concussion during last week’s loss to the Commanders. Backup quarterback Kenny Pickett now is out of the game.
Pickett injured his ribs in last week’s game, and after taking two big hits on the opening drive of the second half, he has left for the X-ray room.
Pickett briefly stayed on the ground, holding his midsection, after a really big — and really late hit — from Osa Odighizuwa with only 46 seconds gone in the second half. Odighizuwa was penalized for roughing the passer.
Ten plays later, on a touchdown throw to A.J. Brown that was negated by a holding penalty on Landon Dickerson, Pickett was hit by Miach Parsons as he released the ball. Pickett left the game.
Tanner McKee replaced him for a handoff that led to a 26-yard Jake Elliott field goal and a 27-7 lead.
Pickett is questionable to return, but considering the score, it might be McKee handing off to Saquon Barkley and Kenneth Gainwell the rest of the day.
Pickett is 10-of-15 for 143 yards and a touchdown. He also has a 1-yard rushing touchdown.
