FRISCO – Although the Dallas Cowboys most certainly lost the chance to tie or even exceed the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC East competition, they still have good cause to watch “Monday Night Football,” in case the Eagles fall against Seattle.

which could depend on Jalen Hurts, the quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles, having unstable health.

Hurts has been battling a sickness, “not just the flu,” according to NFL Network, and his status to lead the 10-3 Eagles against the 6-7 Seahawks at Lumen Field has been up in the air throughout the entire weekend.

But now, about two hours before kickoff, a decision: However, Hurts will be giving it a try.

To some degree, this is predictable; Hurts is a difficult guy to keep down, as noted on NFL Network.

“Knowing Jalen Hurts and seeing him operate I believe also he is going to play, mainly because he always plays,” Ian Rapoport said on NFL Network. “But this is not a cold, this is not a little thing, it’s not actually the flu, either. This is something that left him weak enough to where at some point he was really wondering is he going to be able to travel. …”

What is this “mystery illness”? That we do not know. But …

Ian Rapoport stated on NFL Network, “Knowing Jalen Hurts and seeing him operate I believe also he is going to play, mainly because he always plays.” However, this is not a cold, nor is it a minor ailment; it’s not even the flu. This is what made him so feeble that at one time he genuinely questioned if he would be able to travel.

What “mystery illness” is this? that we are unaware of. But …

Hurts is in Seattle (which has its own QB question, as Geno Smith might be playing

hurt) and now he’s hoping to continue his MVP-level work. He’s gone 286 of 430

passing for 3,192 yards, 19 touchdowns and 10 interceptions, but has also been a

force on the ground with 126 carries for 460 yards and 12 rushing touchdowns.

The Cowboys are 10-4 and are playoff-bound, as is Philly. But they are hoping for help from Seattle tonight. But “fate” at this moment is helping the Eagles with the decision to try to let Hurts be hurts.