Breaking Down Jalen Hurts First Start Eagles Rookie Sparks Upset Of Saints With Running Toughness
Philadelphia got what it needed out of its second-round pick as it held on for a 24-21 home victory after getting out to a 17-0 halftime lead. Hurts wasn’t close to perfect as a passer (17 of 30, 167 yards, one touchdown, 5.6 yards per attempt, 83.6 rating), but he avoided mistakes when the game was on the line. He more than compensated as a runner (18 carries, 106 yards)....