After Destroying Patrick Mahomes’ MVP Credentials, $255 Million Worth Jalen Hurts Spearheads Eagles Quest

In a recent matchup, Jalen Hurts faced challenges evident in his stats: 14 completions on 22 attempts, 150 yards, and a passer rating of 64.6. Despite the numbers, he distinguished himself by outplaying Patrick Mahomes in a gritty win, making crucial plays down the stretch.

Notably, FanDuel Sportsbook tags Hurts as the +250 favorite for an award, with Lamar Jackson and Mahomes following at +420 and +460, respectively. This reflects the recognition of Hurts’ impactful contributions, making him a frontrunner for the accolade. Alongside his own performance, Hurts seems hellbent on making his team the Philadelphia Eagles the Super Bowl champions this year, overcoming the shadows from the previous year.

Jalen Hurts’ aim appears greater than mere dominance 

Philly’s deja vu start of 9-1 for the second consecutive year sets a compelling stage. Last season’s scorching kickoff propelled them to a Super Bowl final appearance, and this year, the trajectory seems to point unmistakably toward another championship game entry. Jalen Hurts, orchestrating the team’s moves with staggering statistics backing him, has now emerged as the frontrunner for the NFL MVP this season.

Under Hurts’ guidance, the Eagles command one of the NFL’s most potent offenses, currently holding the fifth spot in points scored per game at 27.3 and the eighth position in total yards per game with an impressive 377.8. So, the Eagles QB can finally change the photo on his lock screen—a photo of him exiting the field at State Farm Stadium after last year’s Super Bowl, surrounded by the celebratory red and yellow confetti from the victorious Kansas City Chiefs.

The fans got to know the same when they had a peek into his lock screen during the Eagles’ summer training camp when teammate Ty Zentner shared a photo on his Instagram story. This year though, the prospects of the Eagles winning the SB are looking strong and even Stephen A. Smith agrees to such a claim.

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Stephen A. Smith predicts 10-1 Eagles stats in the next game

In the midst of Week 12 in the 2023 NFL season, the football fervor extends beyond the customary Thanksgiving matchups and even includes the league’s inaugural Black Friday game. Amid this football extravaganza, Sunday unfolds with a dynamic lineup of games, featuring the much-anticipated clash between the Buffalo Bills and the Philadelphia Eagles. Scheduled for a 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff, this high-stakes encounter will be broadcast on CBS.

Besides that, the fans have been comparing the quarterbacks of both teams, juxtaposing Josh Allen and Jalen Hurts side by side. Well, Smith picked Hurts on the recent First Take episode. He said, “I’m gonna go with Hurts. We’re just done lamenting the state of affairs with Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills just a couple of weeks ago.” He believes Allen still has a lot to show up for before he could be placed above Hurts.

He explained, “He’s not 26-2 in his last 28 starts that would be Jalen Hurts. He’s not the individual that has held or shared the best record in the NFL for 30 consecutive weeks, that would be Jalen Hurts.” So, Smith is quite clear about his choice and Hurts is now going to pursue the MVP title. What are your thoughts about that? Let us know in the comments section.

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