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Eagles remove Jalen Hurts, and Giants players, fans are beside themselves

Philadelphia Eagles backup quarterback Nate Sudfeld replaced Jalen Hurts early in the fourth quarter of Sunday night's Week 17 game, causing a storm of reaction on social media -- especially among New York Giants faithful.

Pulling Hurts was the Eagles' plan going in to this game. Not only did it limit the punishment Hurts took behind a skeleton-crew offensive line while giving Sudfeld some reps, but it also conveniently lowered the Eagles' chances of winning the game.

The Eagles' 20-14 loss to Washington secured the No. 6 overall pick in April's NFL draft.