The Philadelphia Eaglesneeded a strong performance from Jalen Hurts on Monday Night Football. Instead, they got a mixed bag. There were flashes of the quarterback who helped engineer a dramatic Week 2 victory over theTennessee Titans. The connection with DeVonta Smith remained dangerous, and Hurts delivered several impressive throws during Philadelphia's lone touchdown drive.
Unfortunately, those moments were outweighed by stalled possessions. A costly interception and an offense that disappeared for much of the second half led toa 27-7 loss to the Chicago Bears.
To make matters worse, Case Keenum thoroughly outplayed Hurts throughout the contest. That's a conversation in and of itself. That said, let's dig a little deeper.
Jalen Hurts' best throws
Thirty-plus-yard dimes
from Jalen Hurts to DeVonta Smith are becoming a familiar sight. That's especially true when those throws travel down the right sideline.
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The play highlighted one of the few areas where the Eagles consistently found success. When Hurts had time to set his feet and trusted Smith to win downfield, Philadelphia could generate explosive plays.
The quarterback was also at his best during the final drive of the first half. He completed five of six passes and helped guide the Eagles 67 yards before capping the possession with a quarterback sneak touchdown as time expired. For a brief stretch, Hurts looked comfortable, decisive, and in control.
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Jalen Hurts' worst throws
The Eagles' opening possession offered an early warning sign. Philadelphia appeared to move the football before Hurts was flagged for intentional grounding after throwing to an area with no receiver. The penalty derailed the drive and helped force a punt two plays later.
Another frustrating moment came when Hurts appeared to lock onto the wrong target. While a completion to DeVonta Smith moved the chains, Dontayvion Wicks had broken free downfield and could have turned the play into a much larger gain. The most damaging mistake came in the fourth quarter.
Hurts' interception to former Eagle T.J. Edwards effectively ended any realistic comeback hopes. The play felt especially painful because Edwards nearly came away with an interception earlier in a similar situation. Hurts telegraphed the throw, Edwards recognized it immediately, and this time there was no drop to save the Eagles.
Jalen Hurts' Week 3 final report card
The final stat line wasn't pretty: 16 completions on 25 attempts for 153 yards, no passing touchdowns, one interception, two sacks, a 41.2 QBR, and a 64.2 passer rating. He added 25 rushing yards and Philadelphia's lone touchdown on the ground.
Hurts wasn't the biggest reason the Eagles lost. The defense struggled, the play-calling drew criticism, and the offense abandoned a productive rushing attack. At the same time, franchise quarterbacks are expected to elevate their teams when things unravel, and Hurts couldn't do that Monday night.
The performance wasn't a disaster, but it wasn't good enough either. On a night when the Eagles needed their quarterback to steady the ship, Hurts delivered too few answers and too many missed opportunities. Three games into the season, the Eagles are still searching for offensive consistency, and Hurts remains at the center of that process.
There have been encouraging moments, including the late-second-quarter drive that briefly breathed life into Philadelphia's offense. There have also been stretches where the passing game has looked disjointed, and the explosive plays have been too few and far between. The good news is that one poor performance won't define a season. The bad news is that the Los Angeles Rams are next on the schedule, and the Eagles will need a much sharper effort from their franchise quarterback if they hope to avoid a second consecutive loss.
- Accuracy and ball location: C
- Vision and dissection: C
- Intangibles and off-script plays: C
- Decision-making: B-
- Leadership: A
- Overall grade: C
This article originally appeared on Eagles Wire: Grading Jalen Hurts in the Eagles’ Week 3 loss to Bears
