The Philadelphia Eagles entered Lumen Field and made an early statement in the clash. The team is already leading against the Seahawks, thanks to Jalen Hurts! Despite being sick, Hurts is giving it his all to make sure that the Eagles’ playoff dreams continue to soar, holding onto their dominant position.
While the QB was not cleared to play till a day before, his entry into the stadium got the Eagles fans roaring immediately. And why not? The football player displayed his impact on the team at the beginning of the play itself. Even Pat McAfee couldn’t hold back from tweeting about the Eagles’ phenomenal start, commenting on Hurts’ early efforts.
Pat McAfee astonished by Jalen Hurts’ skills
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Within a couple of minutes in the game, Jalen Hurts managed to squeeze in a touchdown and give the Eagles a much-needed lead. Pat McAfee noted the same and tweeted, ‘Jalen Hurts… 15 plays.. 8.5 minutes.. what a start’ on X. The QB ran for a 3-yard touchdown and a successful kick from Jake Elliott, astonishing everyone with his accuracy despite not being in the best health condition.
Jalen Hurts… 15 plays.. 8.5 minutes.. what a start
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) December 19, 2023
Things got even better in the second quarter as the Eagles made the lead even bigger as Jake Elliott went in for a 27-yard field goal, amassing 3 more points for the Eagles. As for the Seahawks, the Eagles are giving them no opening to make it to the end zone. However, the Seahawks replied with determination as Jason Myers made a 26-yard FG.
For now, Hurts is making it look easy for his side, but that wasn’t the case a couple of days ago. It all came trickling down for the Eagles when Jalen Hurts didn’t report to practices on Friday and Saturday. But, things turned out in their favor and the QB made it to the Lumen Field.
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A must win game for both teams in Week 15
The Eagles and Seahawks are facing each other in a crucial game during Week 15. Where the Eagles look to assert their dominance through grabbing a safe spot in the playoffs, the Seahawks are playing on survival cards. Both sides had their QB concerns in place for the game. Where Geno Smith is not a part of the clash, Hurts made sure to return to his side for the game against the Seattle team.
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While the QB is in good form, the expectations of an important clash will be looming over his head. On one hand, the Eagles are coming off of losses against the 49ers and Dallas Cowboys and have a losing streak for the last two games. On the other hand, for the Seahawks, who have lost 4 games in a row, their playoff dreams are at stake. Who do you think will leap to an important victory? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.
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