Monday's Football at Four: Andrew DiCecco talks takeaways from Jalen Hurts first start, perspective on Doug Pederson's game plan, Miles Sanders, and more
Since 2017, the Eagles are 28-24-1 when Carson Wentz starts, including one playoff loss he left after nine snaps because of a concussion. They’re 11-3 without him.
It took awhile, but Eagles head coach finally confirmed that he will be sticking with Jalen Hurts as the teams starting quarterback on Sunday in Arizona.
The Saints offense struggled for most of the day against an Eagles defense that finished with 5.0 sacks and a forced fumble. Josh Sweat and Javon Hargrave each had a pair of sacks and Fletcher Cox added one.
The Philadelphia Eagles threw a rookie Quarterback into the fire giving Jalen Hurts his first career start against the top defense in the NFL and he delivered a 24-21 win over the New Orleans Saints.
The rookie displayed poise, confidence and composure amidst the chaos swirling around him on and off the field. Hurts delivered timely plays with his arm and legs in a 24-21 upset over the Saints.