If the Eagles are going to lift another Lombardi Trophy, Hurts will have to answer those doubters again. He's surrounded by elite talent, protected by a championship-caliber roster, and trusted by a locker room that believes in him. Respect can't be argued into existence. It will have to be earned, one decisive performance at a time.

The Atlanta Falcons have been eliminated from playoff contention, but they still have a chance to match last year's win total by going 2-0 in their final two games of the season. In Week 17, the Falcons will host the Los Angeles Rams in prime time on ESPN's Monday Night Football broadcast.