Jalen Hurts, Eagles tie record with 4th straight comeback win،
PHILADELPHIA — Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts continues to have a flair for drama.
He scored four of his career-high five touchdowns after halftime in the Eagles’ win over the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, including a 12-yard run in overtime to end the game in walk-off fashion and send the The crowd at Lincoln Financial Field goes wild.
“That’s a performance by Jalen. There’s not a lot of guys I’ve played with – probably no one I’ve played with – it was more effective down the stretch,” said the Veteran Eagles center Jason Kelce after the 37-34 victory. “He was so good in crucial situations where things had to happen. It’s a trait not to be taken lightly. I think if you look at most of the top players, it’s a trait they have to to have.”
The 10-1 Eagles have trailed at halftime in each of their last four games and found a way to come back and win them all, which ties an NFL record.
Hurts has been a guiding force. He now has four game-winning drives this season, doubling his career total heading into the campaign. He also has the second-best winning percentage having led by more than 10 points (.450) among starting quarterbacks since 1950, trailing only Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs (.560).
“It’s not my place to worry or deal with that. I’m just trying to go out there, play to standard and be the best I can be for my team,” Hurts said of of his involvement. “There were times today where I felt like we didn’t do that, but when it mattered most, I felt like we did a good job of doing what we had to do.”
Hurts is now 16-1 in his last 17 regular season starts and 27-2 in his last 29. The NFC’s top seed, the Eagles currently have the best Super Bowl odds at +425, according to ESPN. BET.
“One hundred percent, this guy should be [MVP]” said Philadelphia right tackle Jordan Mailata. “I don’t know the requirements, but I know he has the best record of any MVP candidate.
I love him, man. There are no words to describe the love I have for this guy. He truly embodies perseverance and he leads by example.”
