Category: Jalen Hurts

NFL Week 9 picks: Who the ‘experts’ are taking in Eagles vs. Cowboys

We’re looking at who the NFL experts are picking in the Week 9 matchup between the Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles

The hours are slowly counting down, and as both teams return to practice on Thursday, we’re now just a few days from a massive Week 9 showdown on Fox between the Philadelphia Eagles and Dallas Cowboys.

Sunday will be the first time that Jalen Hurts and Dak Prescott square off in a meaningful regular season contest, and both players will enter Sunday fresh off dazzling Week 8 performances.

Prescott was 25-31 passing for 304 yards, four touchdowns, and one interception.

For Philadelphia, Jalen Hurts is the reigning NFC Offensive Player of the Week after completing 29 of his 38 passes, throwing for 319 yards and four touchdowns. His 135.7 passer rating was a season-high, and the four passing touchdowns tied a career-high.

With both teams locked in and focused, we’re looking at who the experts are picking.

Breaking down the QB showdown between Jalen Hurts and Dak Prescott

We’re looking at stats, and breaking the quarterback showdown betwen Jalen Hurts and Dak Prescott in the #Eagles matchup vs. the #Cowboys.

The Eagles (7-1) and Cowboys (5-2) are on a Sunday collision course, and the biggest storyline centers around the two talented quarterbacks who’ll face off for the first time as pros.

Jalen Hurts, and Dak Prescott have performed like All-Pros through 8 weeks of play, and their statistical breakdown gives some insight into just how talented and closely relatable these two stars seemingly are.

Since the 2021 season, Hurts has a 29-9 record and has won 24 of his last 26 regular-season starts.

The most significant start of his career could come on Sunday afternoon in a matchup where the MVP runner-up can finally move out of Prescott’s shadow and into the throne as the true king quarterback in the NFC.

With over 52 hours remaining until kickoff, we’re looking at a breakdown of the two-star signal callers.

11 Eagles who need to stand out vs. Cowboys in Week 9

We’re looking at seven Philadelphia Eagles who need to have a standout performance against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 9

The hours are slowly counting down, and as both teams return to practice on Thursday, we’re now just a few days from a massive Week 9 showdown on Fox between the Philadelphia Eagles and Dallas Cowboys.

Sunday will be the first time that Jalen Hurts and Dak Prescott square off in a meaningful regular season contest, and both players will enter Sunday fresh off dazzling Week 8 performances.

Prescott was 25-31 passing for 304 yards, four touchdowns, and one interception.

For Philadelphia, Jalen Hurts is the reigning NFC Offensive Player of the Week after completing 29 of his 38 passes, throwing for 319 yards and four touchdowns. His 135.7 passer rating was a season-high, and the four passing touchdowns tied a career-high.

With both teams locked in and focused, we’re looking at 11 Eagles who need a standout performance on Sunday.

NFL stats leaders: Where Jalen Hurts, A.J. Brown, and D’Andre Swift rank entering Week 9

We’re looking at where Philadelphia #Eagles Jalen Hurts, A.J. Brown, and D’Andre Swift rank statistically among the NFL entering Week 9

We’ve reached the midway point of the 2023 NFL season, and the Eagles (7-1) have shown that they’re an upper-echelon team, and they have yet to fully put it all together on both sides of the football.

Philadelphia’s offense is ranked No. 15 overall, and they’re among the top 3 in scoring offense only, with the rushing and passing rankings landing in the middle of the pack.

The Eagles have a huge matchup looming against the Dallas Cowboys this Sunday, and with practice underway, we’re looking at where Jalen Hurts, A.J. Brown, and D’Andre Swift rank entering Week 9.

Eagles’ QB Jalen Hurts named NFC Offensive Player of the Week

Eagles’ QB Jalen Hurts named NFC Offensive Player of the Week for his performance in 38-31 win over the Washington Commanders

Philadelphia Eagles All-Pro quarterback Jalen Hurts has been named the NFC Offensive Player of the Week after his dazzling performance in the win over the Commanders.

Hurts threw for 319 yards, had four total touchdowns, and finished with a 135.7 QBR in the 38-31 win over Washington.

This is the third time Hurts has won the award, and he’s the fifth Eagles quarterback to win the honor three times in his career.

Hurts has logged 300-plus total yards and 2-plus total touchdowns in his last six games, marking the longest active streak in the NFL.

Philadelphia has won five NFC Player of the Week awards this season.

Jake Elliott won Special Teams Player of the Week in Weeks 1 and 4. In Week 2, D’Andre Swift received Offensive Player of the Week. Wide receiver A.J. Brown was given the same award in Week 7.

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Eagles snap count vs. Commanders: Breakdown, observations from Week 8

We’re looking at the snap counts and playing time percentages from the Philadelphia Eagles 38-31 win over the Washington Commanders in Week 8

The Eagles moved to 6-1 on Sunday with a tough, gritty 38-31 win over the Washington Commanders at a jam-packed FedEx Field.

Philadelphia is the top team in the NFC and is set to begin preparation for a gigantic Week 9 matchup against the Cowboys at Lincoln Financial Field.

With Haason Reddick and company looking towards Sunday afternoon, here’s the snap counts and playing time percentages from Sunday’s win.

Takeaways and observations from Eagles 38-31 win over Commanders in Week 8

We’re looking at takeaways and observations from the Philadelphia #Eagles 38-31 win over the Washington Commanders at FedEx Field in Week 8

The Eagles defense has allowed 31 points to the Commanders twice this season, and both times, Philadelphia came away with the win.

On Sunday, All-Pro quarterback Jalen Hurts tossed four touchdowns, and A.J. Brown broke an NFL record while logging two more scores and 130 yards receiving in the win.

On defense, the Eagles allowed Washington quarterback Sam Howell to go 39-of-52 for 397 yards passing and four touchdowns, but Sean Desai’s group got a timely sack and fumble to close the game.

With a showdown against Dallas looming this week, here’s an instant analysis of the win.

Best photos from Eagles’ 38-31 win over the Commanders in Week 8

We’re looking at the top photos from the Philadelphia #Eagles 38-31 win over the Washington Commanders in Week 8 at FedEx Field

On Sunday, All-Pro quarterback Jalen Hurts tossed four touchdowns, and A.J. Brown broke an NFL record while logging two more scores and 130 yards receiving in a matchup full of highlight reel-worthy plays.

The Eagles defense has allowed 31 points to the Commanders twice this season, and both times, Philadelphia came away with the win.

On defense, the Eagles allowed Washington quarterback Sam Howell to go 39-of-52 for 397 yards passing and four touchdowns, but Sean Desai’s group got a timely sack and fumble to close the game.

With a showdown against Dallas looming this week, here are the top photos from the win.

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Instant analysis of Eagles’ 38-31 win over the Commanders in Week 8

We’re looking at an instant analysis of the Philadelphia #Eagles’ 38-31 win over the Washington Commanders in Week 8

The Eagles defense has allowed 31 points to the Commanders twice this season, and both times, Philadelphia came away with the win.

On Sunday, All-Pro quarterback Jalen Hurts tossed four touchdowns, and A.J. Brown broke an NFL record while logging two more scores and 130 yards receiving in the win.

On defense, the Eagles allowed Washington quarterback Sam Howell to go 39-of-52 for 397 yards passing and four touchdowns, but Sean Desai’s group got a timely sack and fumble to close the game.

With a showdown against Dallas looming this week, here’s an instant analysis of the win.

National reaction to Julio Jones scoring his first TD with the Eagles

Julio Jones scored his first touchdown as a member of the Philadelphia #Eagles against the Washington Commanders and social media exploded

Julio Jones was signed on October 17 to provide a red zone presence for quarterback Jalen Hurts and he paid dividends against the Washington Commanders.

Jones has the one catch for 8 yards and the touchdown on two targets, while A.J. Brown broke Calvin Johnson’s record for consecutive 125 yards receiving games.

DeVonta Smith has 7 catches for 99 yards and a touchdown of his own as the Eagles hold a 31-24 lead with under 2:00 minutes remaining.