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Dec 3, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) steps over the pile after scoring a touchdown during the third quarter against the San Francisco 49ers at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
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Dec 3, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) steps over the pile after scoring a touchdown during the third quarter against the San Francisco 49ers at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
The Philadelphia Eagles were soaring high like the kings of the gridiron. Strutting into Week 13 with just one L in their pocket out of 11 games. But when the San Francisco 49ers decided to drop a 42-19 bomb with a mere 5 and a half minutes on the clock, it was like the coach pulled out the surrender playbook. Time to wave that white flag, cue the retreat music, and get Jalen Hurts to safety, pronto!
With 5:19 left in the game, the Eagles were on their 15-yard line, and the scoreboard looked like a bad beat. That’s when the decision should have been made. Swap out Hurts for the wild card, Marcus Mariota, and let him navigate the final few minutes of what can only be described as ‘garbage time.’ And just like that, the Eagles faced their worst home loss in eight years. And looks like he is in for a harsh reality check.
Jaws drop as Shannon Sharpe unleashes on Jalen Hurts
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Jalen Hurts and his Eagles kicked off the showdown like a symphony in the first quarter, hitting all the right notes. But the Niners staged a comeback, scoring not one, but two touchdowns in each of the last three quarters.
Now, let’s talk defense. The Eagles strutted onto the field boasting one of the most star-studded defenses in the league. A lineup of Pro Bowlers and rising stars were ready to shut down any offensive shenanigans before they even began. And guess what? They were facing the San Francisco 49ers, the same team they bulldozed 31-7 in last season’s NFC championship game. Sounds like a recipe for success, right?
Well, cue the plot twist. Enter Brock Purdy, riding the 49ers to a glorious victory with a jaw-dropping 42-19 Beatdown of the NFC behemoths. It was like watching a superhero movie where the underdog comes out on top, leaving us all with our jaws on the floor. Even former Ravens tight end and undisputed truth-bomb dropper Shannon Sharpe had some words to drop during the latest Nightcap episode.
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He didn’t mince his words, expressing disappointment in Hurts with a classic Sharpe zinger: “Jalen Hurts, 25 for 45, 298 throwing for one touchdown, rushing for another, but the last 100 yards, that was junk.” Ouch, Shannon, tell us how you really feel. So, what went wrong in the City of Brotherly Love?
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From hits to helmets: The aftermath of Eagles’ tough battle with the 49ers
In a classic home-field heartbreaker, the Philadelphia Eagles not only took a gut punch, losing in a lopsided fashion, but they might be in for some more bad news. Late in the third quarter, Jalen Hurts was on a mission, trying to rack up those extra yards, and Linebacker Oren Burks delivered a nasty hit to the helmet.
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But here’s the kicker: Hurts takes a detour to the medical tent and locker room. Making way for the backup maestro, Marcus Mariota. Sure, Hurts eventually staged a comeback, but it was too little, too late. The damage is done, and the Eagles are left with a bitter taste in their mouths.
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