In a crucial Monday night matchup, the Philadelphia Eagles face uncertainty as quarterback Jalen Hurts is listed as questionable for the game against the Seattle Seahawks. A source familiar with the situation disclosed to the Associated Press on Sunday that Hurts is dealing with an illness, forcing him to travel separately from the team.

The injury report, still pending release, has left fans and team officials on edge as they wait to learn Hurts' status. If unable to play, Hurts' presumptive backup would be Marcus Mariota, awaiting the opportunity to step in and lead the Eagles.

With a current record of 10-3, the Eagles have experienced two consecutive defeats, creating a sense of urgency to regain momentum. A victory against the Seahawks (6-7) and winning their final three games would secure the NFC East title for Philadelphia.

In related news, multiple sources reported on Sunday that Matt Patricia, a former head coach of the Detroit Lions and three-time Super Bowl champion as a defensive coach with the New England Patriots, will replace Sean Desai as the defensive play-caller for the Eagles. Desai will continue his role as defensive coordinator but will be moving to the booth during games. The team has yet to officially announce this switch.

The move to bring Patricia aboard as a senior defensive assistant earlier this year came after Jonathan Gannon was replaced by Desai as the team's defensive coordinator. The Eagles hope that Patricia's expertise and championship experience will help bolster their struggling defense, which has allowed a staggering 109 points over the past three games.

As the Eagles head into Monday night's crucial game, their fans anxiously await news on Hurts' availability. With the NFC East title hanging in the balance, the team will need to rally behind either Hurts or Mariota as they aim to bounce back and secure a much-needed win.