Jalen Hurts discusses role in Eagles offense after Commanders win
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Last updated Sep 14, 2026
Jalen Hurts addressed his responsibilities in the Philadelphia Eagles' offense following a 24-22 victory over the Washington Commanders on September 13, 2026. Despite critical evaluations of his performance, Hurts managed to throw three touchdown passes and rushed for 46 yards, showcasing his ability to lead the team effectively. The Eagles' offense has been under scrutiny after a coaching change, and Hurts emphasized the importance of finding balance between executing plays and using his athleticism. He successfully scrambled for a critical first down late in the fourth quarter, contributing to the game-winning drive. The Eagles are navigating the early season with expectations for improvement as they adapt to new offensive strategies.
- •Hurts completed 14 of 25 passes for three touchdowns.
- •He rushed for 46 yards, including a key 22-yard run.
- •Eagles' offense is adapting after firing their offensive coordinator.
- •Hurts is one year removed from a Super Bowl victory.
- •Philadelphia's next challenge comes as they continue to implement new strategies.
- 5:37 AMYahoo Sports — Jalen Hurts proves he can adapt while Eagles OC Sean Mannion establishes proof of concept in win over Commanders
- 4:38 AMYahoo Sports — Ex-Eagles LB Sounds Off On Jalen Hurts Critic After Commanders Win
- 4:32 AMYahoo Sports — Jalen Hurts Gets Honest on His Place in Eagles Offense After Commanders Win
"Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is just a year removed from a Super Bowl victory. But for a lot of pundits, Hurts has quite a bit to prove this season.Hurts came into the regular season one the most scrutinized signal-callers around the league. Yet, he’s trying to adapt to a new play-caller while replacing his […] The post Jalen Hurts Gets Honest on His Place in Eagles Offense After Commanders Win appeared first on HEAVY.
"Entering the first week of the 2026 NFL season, the Philadelphia Eagles’ offense was getting put to the test. After firing the former offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo at the end of the Eagles’ 2025 playoff run, the team hired Sean Mannion to take over. The performance of the unit as a whole didn’t exactly wow […] The post Ex-Eagles LB Sounds Off On Jalen Hurts Critic After Commanders Win appeared first on HEAVY.
"Hurts threw three touchdowns in an offensive system that's challenged him to do things doubters have questioned he can pull off.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 14, 2026, 5:37 AMJalen Hurts proves he can adapt while Eagles OC Sean Mannion establishes proof of concept in win over Commanders
Hurts threw three touchdowns in an offensive system that's challenged him to do things doubters have questioned he can pull off.
- Yahoo SportsSep 14, 2026, 4:38 AMEx-Eagles LB Sounds Off On Jalen Hurts Critic After Commanders Win
Entering the first week of the 2026 NFL season, the Philadelphia Eagles’ offense was getting put to the test. After firing the former offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo at the end of the Eagles’ 2025 playoff run, the team hired Sean Mannion to take over. The performance of the unit as a whole didn’t exactly wow […] The post Ex-Eagles LB Sounds Off On Jalen Hurts Critic After Commanders Win appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsSep 14, 2026, 4:32 AMJalen Hurts Gets Honest on His Place in Eagles Offense After Commanders Win
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is just a year removed from a Super Bowl victory. But for a lot of pundits, Hurts has quite a bit to prove this season.Hurts came into the regular season one the most scrutinized signal-callers around the league. Yet, he’s trying to adapt to a new play-caller while replacing his […] The post Jalen Hurts Gets Honest on His Place in Eagles Offense After Commanders Win appeared first on HEAVY.
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