The Philadelphia Eagles had a lot to prove in their matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, and Jalen Hurts was up to the challenge. The rookie quarterback led the Eagles to an impressive 25-11 victory, making them the only unbeaten team in the NFL this season.
Hurts put on a show in his first career start, throwing for two touchdowns and completing 17 of 30 passes for 167 yards. He also ran for 29 yards and a touchdown, showing off his dual-threat capabilities. His performance was a major reason why the Eagles were able to come away with the win.
The Eagles’ defense also played a huge role in the victory, limiting the Buccaneers to just 11 points. The defense was able to contain Tom Brady, who was held to just 216 passing yards and no touchdowns. The Eagles’ defensive line was able to pressure Brady all game, forcing him into several bad throws and sacks.
The Eagles’ offense was able to capitalize on the Buccaneers’ mistakes, scoring two touchdowns in the fourth quarter to seal the victory. Hurts connected with tight end Dallas Goedert for a touchdown pass in the fourth quarter, and running back Miles Sanders scored on a one-yard run to put the game away.
The win was a huge statement for the Eagles, who are now 5-0 and have the best record in the NFL. Hurts’ performance was a major factor in the victory, and it showed that he is capable of leading the team to success. With Hurts at the helm, the Eagles look poised to make a deep run in the playoffs this season.
