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With Hurts in the concussion protocol, he'll have to clear a five-step process before returning to game action for the Eagles.

Hurts completed 25 of 32 passes for 290 yards and two touchdowns. Moore's varying play designs and an early rhythm for his quarterback made the difference.

For a brief moment, Philadelphia Eagles backup quarterback Kenny Pickett appeared to be doing his best Nick Foles impression. Emphasis on the word 'brief.' Eagl

Jalen Hurts, A.J. Brown, and DeVonta Smith got the passing game established quickly, then the Eagles robbed the Steelers of time.

A person familiar with the decision says Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts was fined $5,628 by the NFL for wearing mismatched cleats that were not “constitutional team colors."

“Listen, we wouldn’t be in that position in that game without him to begin with,” said quarterback Kenny Pickett, who replaced a concussed Jalen Hurts in the first half. “He’s an unbelievable player. He knows that we’re going to throw him the football, and A.J. (Brown), no matter what. There’s not an ounce of confidence lost in 6.”

DeVonta Smith didn't need much time to explain what happened. The Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver immediately owned up to a play he makes 99 times out of 100. "

A.J. Brown, DeVonta Smith, Saquon Barkley, the offensive line, and the defense that has been so good for so long: All of those strengths are still in place. No reason to fret yet.