What is going on in Philadelphia?
The betting markets have been telling us that there is some major news about to break in the city of brotherly love, and it appears that Jalen Hurts is dealing with a shoulder injury.
As of this morning, the Cowboys were 1-point favorites against the Eagles in Week 16 and Jalen Hurts was listed as a -150 favorite to win NFL MVP. Then, in a matter of moments this afternoon, the odds shifted rapidly.
Jalen Hurts has flipped from -150 to win MVP this morning, to +150 now.
— BetSided (@BetSided) December 19, 2022
Cowboys move from -1 vs. Eagles, to -3.5.
What's going on in Philadelphia? pic.twitter.com/gxl3ps0sOE
The lines started to get even more crazy. The Cowboys, as of writing this article, are now 5.5-point favorites at most sportsbooks and Hurts as moved to +250 to win NFL MVP.
Hurts reportedly is dealing with a sprained shoulder that could sideline him for two games.
Eagles QB and MVP candidate Jalen Hurts is uncertain to play Saturday vs. the Cowboys due to a sprained shoulder that he suffered during Sunday's win over the Bears, per league sources.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) December 19, 2022
Hurts was hurt late in the third quarter, when Bears' DE Trevis Gipson drove him into ground. pic.twitter.com/KsWbMkCszW
The latest odds for both the Week 16 NFC East showdown are listed below, as well as the most up to date NFL MVP odds.
Eagles vs. Cowboy Week 16 Odds
NFL MVP Odds
Jalen Hurts Injury News
It’s now clear that the movement is partially due to Hurts’ shoulder injury, which could sideline him for the next two games. .
#Eagles QB Jalen Hurts suffered a shoulder sprain during the Bears game that could sideline him for the next two games, NFL sources told The Inquirer.
— Jeff McLane (@Jeff_McLane) December 19, 2022
It would be a major blow to Hurts’ MVP chances if he misses the remainder of the season, or even just the next two games. There’s a good chance the Eagles could have the No. 1 seed in the NFC locked up without him needing to play in another game.
Game odds refresh periodically and are subject to change.