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Eagles odds shifts indicate potential big injury for Jalen Hurts

By Iain MacMillan

Dec 18, 2022; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) walks off the field after the game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Bartel-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 18, 2022; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) walks off the field after the game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Bartel-USA TODAY Sports /
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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.

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.

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. .

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.