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Philadelphia Eagles' Jalen Hurts speaks during a news conference at the NFL football team's training facility, Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Eagles’ Jalen Hurts ready to face Commanders in NFC title game on balky left knee

Jalen Hurts is preparing to start for the Philadelphia Eagles in Sunday’s NFC championship game with a sore left knee.

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes speaks to the media before the NFL football team's practice Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Pro Picks: Sticking with the preseason prediction of an Eagles-Chiefs Super Bowl rematch

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) celebrates following an NFL football AFC divisional playoff game against the Houston Texans Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Bills will face Chiefs in AFC title game; Eagles will host the Commanders in NFC championship game

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) running with the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

Eagles QB Jalen Hurts clears concussion protocol and will start wild-card game against Green Bay

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Kenny Pickett, left, hugs running back Saquon Barkley prior to an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Eagles and Packers head into their wild-card matchup with QBs Hurts and Love fighting injuries

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Houston Texans running back Devin Singletary (26) breaks away from Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Levi Wallace (29) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Mike Tomlin thinks the Steelers’ lack of physicality is nothing a padded practice can’t fix

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) passes during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)

The Ravens suddenly have the healthiest AFC North QB, and the standings reflect that

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) leaves the field after an injury during the second half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

The weeks change. The opponents change. The Steelers’ inability to generate points does not

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) is tripped up by New York Jets linebacker Bryce Huff (47) as he throws during the second quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs withstand rally by Zach Wilson, Jets to win 23-20

Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins (12) and quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) celebrate after they connected for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Stroud throws for 306 yards, two TDs to lead Texans over Steelers 30-6; Pickett leaves with injury

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) throws against the Houston Texans during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Steelers QB Kenny Pickett leaves loss against Texans after injuring knee

Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill, right, is sacked by Cleveland Browns defensive end Ogbo Okoronkwo (54) and defensive end Myles Garrett, behind, during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)

Browns’ No. 1 defense faces toughest test of early season in Ravens’ dual-threat QB Lamar Jackson

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett, right, hands off to running back Najee Harris (22) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)

As the debate over the value of running backs rages, the Steelers provide an interesting case study

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen (13) celebrates in front of Minnesota Vikings linebacker Jordan Hicks (58) after catching a pass for a first down during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Chargers host Raiders looking to extend winning run for home team in series

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett gives his glove to a fan in the stands after a win over the Las Vegas Raiders during an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)

Sleeping, eating, film work and a little ‘panic.’ How the Steelers dealt with emergency landing

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Calvin Austin III (19) runs for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)

In a span of 6 plays, the Steelers’ offense got its mojo back. Now comes the hard part: keeping it

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Calvin Austin III (19) runs for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)

Kenny Pickett passes for 2 touchdowns as Pittsburgh Steelers top Las Vegas Raiders 23-18

Steelers and Raiders both have room to improve heading into Sunday night matchup

FILE - Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Matt Canada, center, watches quarterbacks Kenny Pickett (8) and backup Mitch Trubisky (10) before an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns in Pittsburgh, Monday, Sept. 18, 2023. The chants for the Pittsburgh Steelers to fire embattled offensive coordinator Matt Canada were hard to miss in Monday night's win over Cleveland. Yet the Steelers say the issue isn't Canada's playbook but a lack of execution.(AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)

Steelers offensive coordinator Matt Canada is getting booed. Time to silence fans may be running out

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) sacks Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson during the first half of an NFL football game Monday, Sept. 18, 2023, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)

Steelers and Raiders are in similar positions entering Sunday night matchup

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens scores a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns Monday, Sept. 18, 2023, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

The mojo the Steelers’ offense showed in the preseason is gone. Getting it back could be difficult

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) returns a recovered fumble for a touchdown past Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku (85) during the second half of an NFL football game Monday, Sept. 18, 2023, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Watt’s fumble return TD gives Steelers win over Browns, who lose Chubb to knee injury

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson, right, walks off the field during the second half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Steelers WR Diontae Johnson is out. Two players at opposite ends of their careers will fill in

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy throws against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)

The 49ers get off to a fast start to the season with a blowout win over the Steelers

San Francisco 49ers defensive end Drake Jackson, left, sacks Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)

The Steelers want to open things up in 2023. Week 1, however, looked an awful lot like 2022

San Francisco 49ers defensive end Drake Jackson, left, sacks Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)

Pickett, Steelers looked unbeatable in the preseason. Against San Francisco, they were anything but

Dallas Cowboys' Chauncey Golston, right, celebrates during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)

Cowboys score early on defense and special teams, embarrass Giants 40-0 at Meadowlands

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk, center, celebrates with Deebo Samuel, left, and Kyle Juszczyk after scoring a touchdown against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Purdy throws 2 TDs in return from elbow surgery; 49ers drill Steelers 30-7 in season opener

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) warms up before an NFL preseason football game against the Buffalo Bills, in Pittsburgh, Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023. (AP Photo/Gene Puskar)

Steelers’ Pickett began his rookie season avoiding spotlight. Entering Year 2, it’s shining on him.

FILE - San Francisco 49ers' Nick Bosa speaks to reporters after NFL football practice in Santa Clara, Calif., Tuesday, June 6, 2023. Nick Bosa's lengthy contract holdout ended four days before the start of the season for the San Francisco 49ers when he agreed to a contract extension that will make him the NFL's richest defensive player ever. Coach Kyle Shanahan said Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023, that the two sides agreed to the contract. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)

San Francisco, Pittsburgh meet in Week 1 with second-year QBs Purdy, Pickett in the spotlight

FILE -San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa walks off the field after an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022, in Santa Clara, Calif. Nick Bosa's lengthy contract holdout ended four days before the start of the season for the San Francisco 49ers when he agreed to a contract extension that will make him the NFL's richest defensive player ever. Coach Kyle Shanahan said Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023 that the two sides agreed to the contract and that Bosa is on his way to the team facility. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn, File)

NFL draft classmates Purdy and Pickett begin second season with lofty goals as 49ers meet Steelers

Miami (Ohio) head coach Chuck Martin, left, and Miami head coach Mario Cristobal congratulate each other after an NCAA college football game, Friday, Sept. 1, 2023, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Texas A&M-Miami showdown, Virginia’s 1st home game since fatal shooting part of ACC Week 2

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett passes against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of a preseason NFL football game Thursday, Aug. 24, 2023, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Hakim Wright)

Fantasy plays: Steelers’ Pickett, Saints’ Carr among late-round QB sleepers

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett passes against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of a preseason NFL football game Thursday, Aug. 24, 2023, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Hakim Wright)

Kenny Pickett is hoping for a major step forward in Year 2. The Steelers are counting on it.

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson during an NFL football camp, Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Browns hoping first full season with QB Deshaun Watson moves them up in balanced, brutal AFC North