Jalen Hurts scores buzzer-beating touchdown for Eagles on MNF

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Last updated Sep 29, 2026

Jalen Hurts scores buzzer-beating touchdown for Eagles on MNF
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Jalen Hurts executed a last-second touchdown to give the Philadelphia Eagles their first points against the Chicago Bears on Monday Night Football. With just one second remaining in the first half, the Eagles opted not to spike the ball, instead allowing Hurts to the end zone. This strategic decision followed a previous missed opportunity for a touchdown due to Hurts' mandatory concussion evaluation. As the Eagles celebrated, head coach Nick Sirianni remarked that Hurts made the call in a split second, indicating their practice familiarity with the play.

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  • •Eagles trail 3-0 at halftime against Bears.
  • •Jalen Hurts scores with one second left in first half.
  • •Eagles previously missed goal-line opportunities due to a concussion evaluation.
  • •Hurts' decision-making praised by coach Nick Sirianni.
  • •Touchdown follows a strategic shift away from spiking the ball.
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  • 2:05 AMYahoo Sports — Jalen Hurts, Eagles execute 'amazing' buzzer-beating touchdown to end first half on 'MNF'
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Left to make his own decision, Jalen Hurts' call to dive into the end zone with no time on the clock proved to be brilliant.

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