Philadelphia and Green Bay started 2-2. Following the bye, the Eagles won 12 of their final 13 games, while the Packers won nine of their final 13 games. Green Bay overcame quarterback injuries and drastically improved on defense. Philadelphia rode the dynamic wave of Saquon Barkley and emerged as one of the best defenses in football.

There are only two question marks for the Eagles this postseason. The first one is more a function of the opponents the Eagles could face this postseason. The Packers, the Bucs, the Lions — all have offensive lines that are better than average (Pro Football Focus ranked all three among their top eight units in the league heading into Week 18).

The Philadelphia Eagles are flying high heading into this year's playoffs, winners of 12 of their last 13 games en route to a 14-3 record -- just one of four 14-plus win teams in the NFL. Last season heading into the playoffs,

Jalen Hurts returned to action Wednesday with the expectation that he will report no post-concussion symptoms Thursday and thereby present himself for duty Sunday afternoon, when the Eagles host the Green Bay Packers.

Jalen Hurts remains in concussion protocol, but after missing the last two games, he took a step forward on Wednesday to return for the playoffs.

Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts was a limited participant in practice Wednesday for the first time since he suffered a concussion in Week 16, clearing the way for him to start this weekend in an NFC wild-card playoff game.