Eagles QB Jalen Hurts faces backlash after Colin Cowherd's criticism
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 4:56 AM
Last updated Sep 14, 2026

In their Week 1 matchup, the Philadelphia Eagles secured a 24-22 victory over the Washington Commanders, with quarterback Jalen Hurts throwing three touchdown passes. Despite this performance, analyst Colin Cowherd criticized Hurts, claiming the Eagles’ offense was lacking due to four three-and-outs. Eagles fans countered Cowherd’s assessment, emphasizing issues with the offensive line and the pressure Hurts faced during the game. Key highlights from Hurts included a crucial late-game scramble for 22 yards and multiple deep passes, reinforcing his contribution to the win. The Eagles, now 1-0, will play the Tennessee Titans in Week 2 as they aim to address offensive line challenges.
- •Jalen Hurts recorded three touchdown passes in the opener.
- •Colin Cowherd criticized Hurts for the offense's three-and-outs.
- •Eagles fans defended Hurts, citing offensive line struggles.
- •Eagles improve to 1-0, next facing the Tennessee Titans.
- 4:56 AMYahoo Sports — ‘He’s Not Watching the Game’, ‘Keep Embarrassing Yourself’ — NFL Fans Reject Colin Cowherd’s Criticism of Eagles QB Jalen Hurts
"A 24-22 win over an NFC East rival would normally bring plenty of praise for a quarterback who threw three touchdowns without a turnover. However, NFL analyst Colin Cowherd saw Jalen Hurts’ Week 1 performance against the Washington Commanders differently, and Eagles fans were quick to push back.
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