Jalen Hurts Silences Doubt, Sparks Eagles in Dominant Win Over Raiders
After a rough three-week stretch that had the Eagles searching for answers, Philadelphia came out swinging on Sunday-and Jalen Hurts led the charge. In a 31-0 shutout over the Las Vegas Raiders, Hurts reminded everyone exactly why he’s the heartbeat of this team.
The stat line was clean and efficient: 12-of-15 passing, 175 yards, three touchdowns. No turnovers, no hesitation-just a quarterback in full control of the offense. And while his early exit raised some eyebrows, head coach Nick Sirianni put any injury concerns to rest.
“You guys are speculating there a little bit,” Sirianni told reporters on Tuesday. “He came in and threw a dime the very next play for a touchdown, and then he came out because of the lead that we had.”
That “dime” was vintage Hurts-decisive, accurate, and delivered with confidence. It was also the exclamation point on a first-half performance that left the Raiders reeling.
Once the game was firmly in hand, the Eagles shifted into preservation mode. With a short week ahead, Sirianni opted to rest several starters, including Hurts, and handed the reins to rookie Tanner McKee.
Eagles Snap Skid, Reclaim Identity
The win didn’t just snap a three-game losing streak-it reset the tone. Philadelphia improved to 9-5 and looked every bit the contender fans had come to expect earlier in the season.
The defense pitched its first shutout since 2018, holding the Raiders to just 75 total yards. That’s not a typo-75.
The Eagles dominated time of possession, dictated tempo, and made life miserable for a Las Vegas offense that never found its footing.
It was the kind of performance that reminded everyone just how dangerous this team can be when it’s firing on all cylinders.
Mailata: “His Consistency Is Reassuring”
For all the talk about bounce-backs and statements, those inside the locker room weren’t surprised by Hurts’ response. Left tackle Jordan Mailata, who’s seen Hurts grind through the highs and lows of the season, praised his quarterback’s unwavering approach.
“Just consistency, man,” Mailata said. “Didn’t matter what happened last week.
Just attacked his work week the same way-win, lose, or draw. His consistency is very reassuring.
It doesn’t matter what type of performance he has.”
That’s been a defining trait of Hurts since he took over the starting job: steady, focused, and locked in on the process. Whether he’s lighting up the scoreboard or battling through adversity, the work never changes.
Sirianni: “He Was in Command”
Sirianni echoed that sentiment, pointing to Hurts’ poise and decision-making as key drivers in Sunday’s win.
“He’s resilient,” Sirianni said. “Always has been resilient and thought he was really good running the offense, being in command out there, just making good decisions with the football, good runs. He had a good game.”
That resilience isn’t just coach-speak. Hurts made history once again, becoming the first quarterback in NFL history to record multiple games in a single season with a passer rating above 150 and a completion percentage north of 80%. That’s elite efficiency, and it speaks to a quarterback who’s not just managing games-he’s taking them over.
Looking Ahead
With the playoffs on the horizon and the NFC picture tightening, this was the kind of game the Eagles needed-not just to get back in the win column, but to remind themselves who they are. Hurts looked sharp, the defense looked nasty, and the team played with the kind of edge that’s been missing in recent weeks.
The message was clear: The Eagles aren’t done. And if Jalen Hurts keeps playing like this, they’re just getting started.