After a slow start to the season, the Eagles have won three straight games since starting the year out 2-2, and Jalen Hurts evolution at quarterback is a primary reason why.
Hurts has gone weeks without a turnover. He’s making plays from under center and targeting the opposition in the middle of the field. Following a recent practice ahead of Sunday’s matchup against the Jaguars, a confident Hurts told the media that there’s nothing he can’t do in the Eagles’ offense.
Jalen Hurts on whether the offense is tailored to make him comfortable: “I don’t think there’s anything I can’t do. It’s a matter of saturating myself in it and working at it. You have different voices telling you what to do all the time — it’s challenging, naturally, but I can’t…
— Zach Berman (@ZBerm) October 31, 2024
Heading into Week 9, Hurts has completed 132-191 attempts for 1,544 yards passing, a 69.1 completion percentage, eight touchdowns, and four interceptions.
He’s the sixth-ranked quarterback in the NFL in QBR and, again, one of the league leaders with seven rushing touchdowns.