Jalen Hurts

2023 - 1 - 21

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Jalen Hurts and the Eagles are back in midseason form. Opponents ... (The Washington Post)

With Hurts again resembling an MVP-caliber quarterback, the Eagles overwhelmed the Giants Saturday and began looking forward to the NFC championship game.

And he’s the captain of the ship.” And now perhaps Sirianni and Hurts can attempt to inspire a statue to go alongside the one here that commemorates the “Philly Special” sideline deliberation between Pederson and Foles during the Super Bowl victory over the New England Patriots. To come out there and play the way we did tonight, I’m proud of this group. “You’ve got to enjoy those times,” he said. I’m proud of the preparation that we put in to get to where we are. The tone was set early, and the Eagles led 28-0 at halftime. The Eagles hadn’t been that team for more than a month. The Eagles will host the San Francisco 49ers next Sunday with a Super Bowl berth at stake. Gardner-Johnson, there was more to be said as he left the field in a celebratory mood and made his way to the home locker room at Lincoln Financial Field. “I told you all that [stuff].” He threw the ball accurately. PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Eagles made an emphatic statement with their play here Saturday night, outclassing the New York Giants in a 31-point victory to advance to the NFC championship game.

Eagles' Jalen Hurts returns to form, scores three TDs in win over ... (NFL.com)

After putting together a three-touchdown showing in the Eagles' win over the Giants, quarterback Jalen Hurts appeared to have no problems from his shoulder ...

He affected the game because he demands attention on the backside." Luckily for him, with the top spot in the NFC came the chance to get some more rest before officially starting the playoffs, with Hurts [saying](https://www.nfl.com/news/eagles-qb-jalen-hurts-still-dealing-with-shoulder-injury-it-s-a-good-thing-there) at the time, "It's a good thing there's a bye week." He asks everybody for their best, and we're going to do that just for him because he gives us our best." In his postgame press conference, head coach Nick Sirianni expressed that, in addition to Hurts' impact through his physical talents, he also provides an emotional spark for the team when playing. "Jalen is always going to help the running game big time because of what he can do and the threat he poses on the backside. [suffered](https://www.nfl.com/news/eagles-qb-jalen-hurts-right-shoulder-sprain-status-in-doubt-for-saturday-vs-) a shoulder sprain during Week 15 which caused him to miss two games late in the regular season.

A masterpiece of minimalist quarterbacking by Eagles' Jalen Hurts (NBC Sports Chicago)

Jalen Hurts' numbers won't blow you away but he did exactly what the Eagles needed him to against the Giants. By Reuben Frank.

He brings this calmness to the entire team. Knowing what that looks like and finding a way to do that.” “I think it was very important for us to come out and start fast,” Hurts said. There is a lot to be grateful for, but it was earned during the week. “I truly never put a limit on myself and I never put a limit on what this team can do, so there’s always more out there for us to get. Hurts was in complete command of the offense, in complete command of the team. But Hurts was brilliant when he had to be. “As a football team, we just came out and played with a lot of energy. The Eagles just transitioned from pass to run earlier than usual Saturday night against an overmatched Giants defense. “Seemed like the old Jalen to me,” Miles Sanders said. “I’m not going to lie. There's a certain elegance in not trying to do too much and only doing what you need to do.

Jalen Hurts gave Eagles Jordan-like boost, Nick Sirianni says (ESPN)

Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts, playing through a shoulder injury in Saturday's 38-7 rout of the Giants, gave his team an emotional lift that Philadelphia ...

"We're not just hungry for it; we're starving for growth, getting better and learning from our mistakes," he added. "With everyone in the locker room, he sets the tone for it, and we follow along. After dropping two of their final three games to finish the regular season, the Eagles are back up and rolling just in time for next Sunday's NFC Championship Game. "He had it in him, so we all follow suit." He brings this calmness to the entire team. The offense got back to its explosive ways, and Philadelphia racked up 268 yards and three touchdowns on the ground.

Jalen Hurts looks like old self in Eagles' win: 'Like having Michael ... (FOXSports.com)

Jalen Hurts was injured to close the regular season, but the now-healthy quarterback carried Philadelphia to the NFC title game.

[Kenneth Gainwell](https://www.foxsports.com/nfl/kenneth-gainwell-player) chipped in 112 yards and a touchdown on 12 carries. He spent the previous six years covering the Giants and Jets for SNY TV in New York, and before that, 16 years covering the Giants and the NFL for the New York Daily News. [Boston Scott](https://www.foxsports.com/nfl/boston-scott-player) added 32 yards on six carries, with his usual touchdown against the Giants, too. He showed he could take a hit too, on two designed runs late in the drive, just before his 16-yard touchdown pass to tight end [Dallas Goedert](https://www.foxsports.com/nfl/dallas-goedert-player). The Eagles got the ball back with 13:12 left in the game, after Giants coach Brian Daboll made the odd decision to punt on a fourth-and-5 from the Giants 42 with his team down 28-7, and they just steamrolled through an obviously exhausted Giants defense. They gave no room to [Saquon Barkley](https://www.foxsports.com/nfl/saquon-barkley-player), who had just seven of his 61 yards in the first half. "He set the tone," Goedert added. "We wanted to run the things that were best for us, knowing that Jalen had no limitations," Sirianni said. But for the Eagles (14-4) — who will now face either the The last time they faced him, in the regular-season finale, he was still nursing a sprained right shoulder—an injury still so bad the Eagles only called one running play for him in that entire game. That's just how important the 24-year-old quarterback is to this team. But on Saturday night, the real Jalen Hurts returned just in time for the divisional playoffs.

Jalen Hurts news: Who is backup on Eagles QB depth chart? (DraftKings Nation)

We go over who would replace the Eagles' starting QB if he's injured.

He returned in Week 18 after a two-week absence, and helped lead the Eagles to a 22-16 win over the Giants to secure the No. After appearing on the injury report that week, Hurts was not listed at all this week and is as close to 100% as he’ll likely be in the playoffs. The Eagles earned the No.

What we learned from Eagles-Giants: Jalen Hurts doesn't need ... (The Philadelphia Inquirer)

Two weeks after Jalen Hurts' triumphant return following a shoulder injury, in which he was limited in terms of designed runs, the quarterback was again a plus- ...

The Eagles have comparably more skill on offense, a couple of surefire Hall of Famers, and maybe more with a few more seasons under their belts. He had three punts that netted an average of 44 yards and all three landed inside the 20. But to paraphrase what he said to the sideline official who questioned him running all the way down the sideline to call timeout on a fake two-point conversion, he knows what the heck he’s doing. The anti-Gannons like to downplay his contributions by highlighting the talent of his unit. He has created a culture embraced by players, implemented an offensive scheme that is imaginative and adaptable, and brought a certain moxie to the franchise. But Lurie saw something in Sirianni — maybe it was cutting short a family vacation to interview and showing up as prepared as any candidate — beyond the fact that they had run out of options. On the seventh play from scrimmage, he kept on a zone-read play and was dropped for a 1-yard loss. It seems like almost a no-brainer considering Hurts’ development in three years, his temperament and all the off-field intangibles he brings to the table. You don’t have a “Breed of One” tattoo and wear a medallion with the same phrase to your postgame news conference if you don’t think you’re special. Two weeks after Jalen Hurts’ triumphant return following a shoulder injury, in which he was limited in terms of designed runs, the quarterback was again a plus-one factor and the Eagles exploded for 268 yards on the ground. Hurts was as effective throwing the ball, although he dropped back on only 26 of 67 snaps. The Eagles made clear early in their 38-7 destruction of the New York Giants on Saturday night that the team that listlessly ended the season was not the team that would show up in the postseason.