It’s amazing what a couple of weeks can do in the NFL - especially in Philadelphia, where the football conversation can turn on a dime. Earlier this month, there were whispers - loud ones - about whether Jalen Hurts should even be starting.
Some were calling for rookie Tanner McKee to get a shot under center after Hurts strung together five straight games completing under 70% of his passes. But fast forward to now, and those conversations have quieted down in a hurry.
Hurts has flipped the narrative with back-to-back wins over the Raiders and Commanders, completing 75.5% of his passes for 360 yards, five touchdowns, and - maybe most importantly - zero interceptions during that span. With Sunday’s 29-18 win over Washington, the Eagles locked up their third NFC East title in four years.
And Hurts? He’s doing more than just managing games.
He’s quietly putting together some of the best passing numbers of his career.
Hurts Is Trending Up - And The Numbers Back It Up
Let’s start with the raw production. Hurts has thrown for 3,114 yards this season - not a career high, but still a bump from last year when he didn’t crack 3,000.
That’s a solid step forward, especially for a quarterback who’s often been labeled as more of a dual-threat than a pure passer. But where he’s really taken a leap is in the red zone and decision-making.
Hurts has already set a new personal best with 24 touchdown passes this season. That’s not just a number - it’s a signal of growth.
He’s seeing the field better, trusting his reads, and capitalizing when it matters most. His 24:6 touchdown-to-interception ratio is also the best of his career, showing he’s not just protecting the football - he’s producing with it.
This is the version of Hurts the Eagles have been hoping to see consistently. Even when his completion percentage dipped earlier in the year, he never lost his grip on the ball. Now, with his accuracy trending back up and his efficiency in the red zone at an all-time high, he’s reminding everyone why he’s the guy in Philly.
Timing Is Everything
What makes this resurgence even more important is the timing. December football is when contenders separate themselves from the pack, and Hurts is hitting his stride just as the postseason looms. He’s got two games left to build on these numbers, but more importantly, he’s giving the Eagles the kind of quarterback play that wins games in January.
No, the stat sheet might not blow you away compared to some of the gaudier numbers around the league. But Hurts is playing smart, efficient football - and he’s doing it while leading a team that now has another division title under its belt. That’s the kind of momentum you want heading into the playoffs.
So while the early-season doubts were loud, Hurts has answered them the best way a quarterback can - by winning games, protecting the football, and making plays when it counts. And if this version of Jalen Hurts sticks around, the Eagles might be primed for another deep postseason run.