NFC East Week 6 preview: Jalen Hurts to IR, division wide open

Previewing the entire NFC East ahead of Week 6 if the 2026 season.

By Jess Haynie · The Landry Hat

Published: Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 2:30 PM

Key Things to Know

The Eagles placed quarterback Jalen Hurts on injured reserve with blood clot issues, leaving the NFC East wide open.
Hurts will miss at least four games, with backup Tanner McKee set to start against Carolina.
The New York Giants lead the NFC East with a 3-1-1 record heading into Week 6.

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The Philadelphia Eagles have placed quarterback Jalen Hurts on injured reserve due to blood clot issues, sidelining him for at least four games. With backup quarterback Tanner McKee stepping into the starting role, the writer views the NFC East as wide open heading into Week 6 after none of the division's four teams managed to win in Week 5.

The writer notes that the first-place New York Giants (3-1-1) host the 1-4 New Orleans Saints, while Philadelphia (2-3) faces the Carolina Panthers. Meanwhile, the Dallas Cowboys (2-3) play the Green Bay Packers without injured pass rusher Micah Parsons, and the Washington Commanders (1-3-1) face the undefeated San Francisco 49ers.

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