The Philadelphia Eagles didn’t just beat the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 15 - they dominated. The 31-0 shutout was a statement win, the kind that sends a message to the rest of the NFC. And while the scoreboard told one story, the bigger sigh of relief in Philly came from the fact that Jalen Hurts walked away from it unscathed.
Midway through the game, Hurts gave fans a scare. On a scramble attempt, he tried to juke linebacker Devin White but lost his footing on the grass.
That slip left him exposed, and White came down hard, with Hurts’ left leg awkwardly caught underneath him. It was the kind of moment that makes you hold your breath - especially with the Eagles already up 24-0 and the game well in hand.
But Hurts bounced back. He told reporters after the game that he’s “fine,” and as of Tuesday, he’s not listed on the injury report. That’s huge news for an Eagles team with postseason ambitions and a quarterback who’s central to everything they do offensively.
Before exiting the game, Hurts was sharp and efficient - 12-of-15 through the air for 175 yards and three touchdowns, plus 39 yards rushing. That’s the kind of clean, commanding performance you want to see from your franchise QB in December. With the game comfortably in hand, rookie backup Tanner McKee came in and did his job, going 3-for-3 for 33 yards in relief.
Now sitting at 9-5, the Eagles are in a strong position atop the NFC East, but the job’s not done yet. They can clinch the division in Week 16 with a win over the Washington Commanders.
Even if they stumble, a Dallas Cowboys loss to the Los Angeles Chargers would still hand them the crown. A tie would make things murkier, but a Cowboys tie or loss in that scenario would still get Philly over the line.
Bottom line: The Eagles are getting healthy at the right time, and Hurts looks ready to lead them down the stretch. With the playoffs looming, keeping their star quarterback upright and in rhythm is priority number one. This team knows what’s at stake - and if Sunday was any indication, they’re locked in.