The Eagles have the day off today, meaning All-Pro quarterback Jalen Hurts can celebrate his August 7 birthday in style.
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— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) August 7, 2023
The 2020 second-round pick has blossomed from a likely backup quarterback to a Pro Bowler, and MVP candidate entering year No. 4.
Hurts has started 34 of 45 games in his career, amassed a 22-8 record as a starter in the regular season since 2021 (second behind Kansas City’s Patrick Mahomes), and has won 17 of his last 18 regular-season starts.
With Philadelphia returning to practice, we’re looking at the top 10 performances in Hurts four years with the Eagles.
10
Jan 21, 2023
In his first playoff win, All-Pro quarterback Jalen Hurts was 16-24 passing for 154 yards and two passing touchdowns, while the third-year star also logged nine carries for 34 yards and a rushing touchdown against the Giants.
The win advanced Philadelphia to the NFC title game.
9
Dec 4, 2022 vs. Titans
Jalen Hurts and A.J. Brown are best friends, so you had to expect the Eagles quarterback to put on his best performance in the first matchup with the Titans since the draft night trade.
Hurts was 29-39 passing, for 380 yards and three touchdowns in the blowout win.
8
Sept 25, 2022 vs. Washington
In his first game against a Carson Wentz led Commanders team, Hurts was 22-35 passing for 340 yards and three passing touchdowns.
7
Sept. 12, 2021, in Atlanta vs. Falcons
Jalen Hurts firmly entrenched himself as the Eagles starting quarterback after a dominant performance in Philadelphia’s 32-6 season-opening win on the road.
Hurts was electric in the season opener, erasing any talk of a trade for at least that week. The second-year quarterback completed 27-of-35 passes for 264 yards and three touchdowns, while also rushing seven times for 62 yards.
6
Dec. 21, 2021 vs. WFT
Hurts shined during a Tuesday night performance against the Commanders.
Hurts ran for two touchdowns and threw for another, helping the Eagles come back from an early deficit to beat COVID-ravaged Washington 27-17 Tuesday night in a critical showdown with NFC playoff implications.
Hurts was 20 of 26 for 296 yards passing with the TD and an interception after Dallas Goedert had a pass deflect off his right foot and into the hands of Washington’s Landon Collins.
5
Nov. 21, 2021 vs. Saints
In a 40-29 win over New Orleans, Hurts had 69 yards on the ground and 3 scores.
As a passer, he was 13 of 24 for 147 yards and most importantly, no turnovers.
4
Dec 20, 2020 vs. Cardinals
In his first matchup against Kyler Murray, Hurts lost the battle but performed admirably.
Hurts followed up his Week 14 performance over the Saints with a recording setting outing against the Cardinals.
The second-round pick threw for 338 yards and three touchdowns and ran for another score.
Hurts showed poise in the pocket, didn’t turn the ball over, and inspired his teammates around him.
3
Sept, 19 2022 vs. Vikings
Darius Slay’s performance against Justin Jefferson was MVP-worthy; the signal-caller was lights out in the dominant Monday night win.
Quarterback Jalen Hurts was the best player on the field, going 26 of 31 passing for 333 yards, one touchdown, and one interception.
Hurts also had 11 carries for 52 yards and two rushing touchdowns on the night while controlling the pace and making timely throws.
2
Dec. 13, 2020 vs. Saints
Hurts and Miles Sanders both rushed for over 100 yards on the day, and he was solid as a passer, going 17 of 30, for 167 yards and one touchdown, while leading Philadelphia to a 24-14 upset over the New Orleans Saints.
Hurts finished with a QBR of 83.6, and up until a late fourth-quarter fumble, Hurts was able to avoid the costly turnovers that have plagued the Eagles through the 2020 season.
Hurts tossed the second touchdown pass of his career when he hit Alshon Jeffery for a 15-yard back-shoulder fade early on in the ball game.
1
Feb. 12, 2023 Super Bowl vs. Chiefs
The Eagles lost the Super Bowl 38-35, but Hurts was masterful on the global stage, going 27-38 passing for 304 yards and one passing touchdown.
Hurts also had three rushing touchdowns and 70 yards on the ground in the masterful performance.
