Operating again Saquon Barkley is clearly the Philadelphia Eagles’ MVP, however quarterback Jalen Hurts additionally deserves kudos for serving to the crew clinch its second Tremendous Bowl berth in three years.
In a 55-23 blowout towards the Washington Commanders in Sunday’s NFC Championship Recreation, Hurts recorded 262 yards (246 passing and 16 speeding) and 4 touchdowns (one passing and three speeding).
In his postgame news conference, Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni despatched a message to the QB’s detractors.
“How about our quarterback? He is a stud,” Sirianni mentioned. “I knew he was going to play that manner. I knew it. Do not doubt him. All he does is win.”
Hurts has produced pedestrian passing numbers this season. In 15 regular-season begins, the two-time Professional Bowler completed with 2,903 passing yards, the second-lowest mark of his profession. In three playoff video games, Hurts has averaged 7.3 yards per go try, tenth amongst 14 QBs.
Nevertheless, the Eagles do not want Hurts to throw for 400 yards each recreation once they have Barkley. Per Pro Football Reference, the RB has 442 speeding yards in three postseason video games, the seventh most in league historical past.
Extra importantly, Hurts has proved he can nonetheless ship in key conditions.
On a 4th-and-5 late within the second quarter towards Washington, he accomplished a 31-yard go to large receiver A.J. Brown. Subsequently, the QB rushed for a one-yard TD, giving Philadelphia a 20-12 lead.
