Jalen Hurts named NFC offensive player of the week

Posted by Josh Alper on December 7, 2022, 8:36 AM EST
NFL: DEC 04 Titans at Eagles
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Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts‘ breakout 2022 season continued against the Titans last Sunday.

Hurts was 29-of-39 for 380 yards and three touchdowns through the air during the 35-10 home win. He didn’t run as much as he has in other games this season, but one of his five rushes did result in his ninth rushing touchdown of the season.

The NFL named Hurts the NFC offensive player of the week in recognition of that effort. It’s the second straight week that Hurts has taken that honor and he was also named the conference’s top offensive player of the month for September.

Hurts’ play has been a major reason why the Eagles are 11-1 this season and more of the same over the final five weeks will make him a contender for MVP votes once all is said and done.

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9 responses to “Jalen Hurts named NFC offensive player of the week”

  1. MVP through 13 weeks – no question. Best overall stats — and team has most wins. Hasn’t had a poor/bad game all season. No other player can say that.

  2. The fact that he won NFC offensive player of the week for the 2nd straight week is pretty impressive. But HOW he did it is SUPER impressive. A week after rushing for 153 yards and throwing 2 touchdowns, he completes nearly 75% of his passes while throwing for 380 yards and 3 TDs (plus 1 rushing). I’ll eat crow on this one. I did not think he was going to be an elite quarterback. I was wrong. Everyone knew about the intangibles. The work ethic, the leadership, etc. But I doubt many “experts” saw this coming.

  3. “(Hurts) hasn’t had a poor/bad game all season. No other player can say that.”

    Show me one game where Geno Smith has been bad/poor this season? Not saying Hurts isn’t deserving, but there are others who’ve also played incredibly well all season.

  4. donnymacjack says:
    December 7, 2022 at 9:57 am
    “(Hurts) hasn’t had a poor/bad game all season. No other player can say that.”

    Show me one game where Geno Smith has been bad/poor this season? Not saying Hurts isn’t deserving, but there are others who’ve also played incredibly well all season.

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    donnymacjack, I think you misread the “no other player can say that” comment. If you read it correctly, the “Hasn’t had bad game” comment is preceded by “best overall stats and team has the most wins”. The author of that post isn’t saying that no other quarterback hasn’t had a poor/bad game. He’s saying that no other quarterback has the combination of the best overall stats, the best record AND hasn’t had a bad game.

  5. I was always glad he got the chance, but did not expect to see him make this big leap. He’s the real deal, full stop.

    How often does a team truly develop a franchise QB? Not just growing pains of a top-10 draft pick, but really give someone time to grow and develop when they don’t start out with the “right” pedigree. Whether it’s Brady or Mahomes or Hurts, teams being patient with and committed to QBs can make all the difference.

  6. I must admit…. I did not see this coming. You will have the usual haters who will make excuses or just wait and hope that the man fails somewhere down the line. But I find it only right to admit when you are wrong and I was wrong. He’s a top 5 QB in this league when I didn’t even think he would become top 10.

    I can’t see him being a one year wonder either with his work ethic and leadership. I’m not sure we’re looking at his ceiling. Impressive.

  7. donnymacjack says:
    December 7, 2022 at 9:57 am
    “(Hurts) hasn’t had a poor/bad game all season. No other player can say that.”

    Show me one game where Geno Smith has been bad/poor this season? Not saying Hurts isn’t deserving, but there are others who’ve also played incredibly well all season.

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    Geno’s worst game of the season was the biggest loss. 27-7 to the 49ers. He had 0td/1int. Seattle would be on top of the division had they won that game. No denying though Geno has been amazing. Comeback Player of the Year for sure. Hurts though it in a race with Mahomes for MVP. Nobody is is close. Hurts has his team with the best record.

  8. Dec 24th is the only short term award that matters. Eagles playoffs start then. Will take a team MVP to go all they way and in Dallas is the 1st test. Fly Eagles Fly

  9. He could be the Steelers QB right now but they traded their first rounder to Miami for Minkah Fitzpatrick, even though Ben was a washed up fatso

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