Last Sunday, in a turn of events that might have puzzled a less informed observer, the Eagles found themselves down by 10 points at halftime against the Bills.
However, far from being detrimental, it was exactly the position they wanted to be in.
The phenomenal Jalen Hurts turned the tide around and propelled them to landmark 37-34 home win with three second-half touchdown passes and a crucial overtime run.
the Eagles’ fourth consecutive win this season despite trailing at halftime, sets an NFL record. Concurrently, it bolsters quarterback Jalen Hurts’ burgeoning case to become the NFL’s Most Valuable Player (MVP).
After the game, Hurts expressed his sentiments on their “unique journey” thus far and emphasized that winning games by rallying as a team held precedence over any personal accolades that might come his way.
“That’s not for me to concern or roll with. I just try to go out there and play to the standard and be the best I can be for my team,” Hurts said, via a transcript from the team. “There were times today I felt like I didn’t do that, but when it mattered most I felt like we did a good job of doing what we needed to do. We played team football, communicated well, and that’s all in the outcome of what happened. We really were on the same page when it mattered most and that’s all you can ask for. Anything else that I’m named or people want to roll with, I guess that’s for them to do so.”
Jalen Hurts: We did what we needed to do when it mattered the most. https://t.co/Lz7Vz3Kjvm
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The Eagles launched into the NFL season by storm with an impressive 10-1 start.
Along the way, their journey has been seasoned with heart-stopping moments like the game-winning touchdown run and go-ahead touchdown pass by Hurts to Olamide Zaccheaus on the decisive fourth down in the fourth quarter.
Such achievements at the outset could foretell a slew of awards come year-end.
If the Eagles maintain this momentum – given their knack for clinching big moments a Lombardi Trophy, the ultimate symbol of NFL supremacy, could very well be within their grasp.
