What the Eagles are saying ahead of Week 17 matchup vs. Saints

Here’s what the Philadelphia Eagles are saying ahead of their critical Week 17 matchup against the New Orleans Saints at Lincoln Financial Field

The Eagles and Saints are set for a critical Week 17 matchup that’ll have playoff implications for both teams.

New Orleans (6-9) needs a win to stay in the NFC South race, while Philadelphia can clinch the NFC East and home-field advantage throughout the playoffs.

All eyes will be on the status of quarterback Jalen Hurts, who is 2-0 against the Saints and pushing to play with the Eagles losing Avonte Maddox (toe) and Lane Johnson (abdomen) to injury during Saturday’s loss to the Cowboys.

With the team returning to practice on Wednesday, here’s what the Birds are saying in advance.