Category: NFL Awards

Where does Jalen Hurts rank in Total QBR entering Week 11?

Jalen Hurts is an MVP candidate, and one of the actual measuring sticks will be where he lands in Total QBR entering the playoffs.

Week 10 of the 2023 NFL season is in the books, and the Eagles are set to begin preparation for Monday night showdown against the Kansas City Chiefs.

With the first half of the season completed, the postseason hierarchy is starting to take shape, along with the chase for specific individual awards. Jalen Hurts is an MVP candidate, and one of the actual measuring sticks will be where he lands in Total QBR entering the playoffs.

When evaluating quarterback play, a trusted metric is ESPN’s Total QBR rating, which does more than take into account statistics.

According to ESPN, Adjusted Total Quarterback Rating (QBR) “values the quarterback on all play types on a 0-100 scale adjusted for the strength of opposing defenses.”

So where do Hurts and other NFL quarterbacks, including the Cowboys Dak Prescott, Bills’ Josh Allen, and Chiefs Patrick Mahomes, rank following Week 11 of the 2023 NFL season?

Here’s how the qualifying NFL quarterbacks stack up:

5 updated reasons why Jalen Hurts will win the 2023 NFL MVP award

We’re looking at five updated reasons why Philadelphia #Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts will win the NFL MVP award in 2023 via @Thacover2NFL

The bye week is upon us, and at the halfway point of this season, Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is among the most popular bets to win the 2023 NFL MVP at multiple sportsbooks.

Hurts finished second in MVP voting last year after logging nearly 4,500 total yards (3,701 passing, 760 rushing) and 35 total touchdowns (22 passing, 13 rushing), leading Philadelphia to a Super Bowl appearance.

With Philadelphia off for Week 10 and set to embark on the most brutal stretch of games, we’re looking at five updated reasons Hurts will win the MVP award in 2023.

Eagles’ wide receiver A.J. Brown named NFC Offensive Player of the Month

Philadelphia Eagles All-Pro wide receiver A.J. Brown was just named the NFC Offensive Player of the Month after a dazzling stretch of monster performances

A.J. Brown made history, logging six straight games with at least 125+ receiving yards, which landed him another NFL honor.

Brown was named the NFC Offensive Player of the Month for October after shattering Calvin Johnson’s record.

During a five-game stretch last Month, Brown caught 40 passes for 700 yards and five touchdowns as the Eagles moved to 7-1 on the season.

On the season, Brown has 60 receptions, 939 yards, and five touchdowns. He ranks fourth in the NFL in receptions, second in receiving yards, tied for sixth in touchdowns, second in first downs gained on receptions, and tied for third in receptions of 40-plus yards.

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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’ WR A.J. Brown named NFC Offensive Player of the Week

#Eagles’ WR A.J. Brown named NFC Offensive Player of the Week after dominant performance in win over Miami Dolphins

A.J. Brown has been dominant over the past month, and the Eagles star was rewarded for his latest effort, earning NFC Offensive Player of the Week honors.

Brown earned the award after catching ten passes for 137 yards and a touchdown in Sunday night’s 31-17 win over the Miami Dolphins at Lincoln Financial Field.

After a slow start to the season, Brown has 52 receptions, 809 yards, and three touchdowns, ranking fourth in the league in receptions, second in receiving yards, tied for second in catches of 20- and 40-plus yards, tied for second in receptions for first downs, and fifth in yards after the reception.

This is the first Offensive Player of the Week honor of Brown’s car
Brown is the third Eagle to receive the weekly conference award, and it’s the fourth time this season the Eagles have been recognized by the NFC.

Running back D’Andre Swift was named the NFC Offensive Player of the Week after his Week 2 performance against Minnesota when he rushed for a career-high 175 yards and one touchdown on 28 carries in the win over the Vikings.

Placekicker Jake Elliott has twice been named the NFC Special Teams Player of the Week – after his Week 1 performance when he kicked four field goals, including successful kicks from 48, 51, and 56 yards, and then after booting a 54-yard field goal in Week 4 to secure a 34-31 overtime win over Washington at Lincoln Financial Field.

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Tracking Jalen Carter’s path to NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year entering Week 6

We’re ranking the 2024 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year candidates and tracking Philadelphia #Eagles’ defensive tackle Jalen Carter’s chances ahead of Week 6

Jalen Carter was the initial first-round pick to sign his rookie deal.

Before the season, the former Georiga All-American manifested huge goals, and through four weeks in Sean Desai’s system, he’s on his way toward a triumphant affirmation.

Carter wants to win the NFL’s Defensive Rookie of the Year award and heading into a Week 6 matchup against the Jets and Quinnen Williams at MetLife Stadim,  the defensive tackle has staked his claim to that award and a potential Pro Bowl and All-Pro nomination.

We’re tracking Carter’s path to winning the award from now until Week 17, and ahead of Sunday’s game against the Jets, it’s Carter’s award to lose after the Christian Gonzalez injury news from two weeks ago.

Tracking Jalen Carter’s path to NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year award entering Week 4

We’re ranking the 2023 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year candidates and tracking Philadelphia #Eagles’ defensive tackle Jalen Carter’s chances via @Thacover2NFL

Jalen Carter was the initial first-round pick to sign his rookie deal.

Before the season, the former Georiga All-American manifested huge goals, and through three weeks in Sean Desai’s system, he’s on his way toward a triumphant affirmation.

Carter wants to win the NFL’s Defensive Rookie of the Year award, and heading into a Week 4 matchup against Washington at Lincoln Financial Field, the defensive tackle has staked his claim to that award and a potential Pro Bowl and All-Pro nomination.

We’re tracking Carter’s path to winning the award from now until Week 17, and ahead of Sunday’s game against the Commanders, it’s Carter’s award to lose.