Jalen Hurts' Knee Injury Improves Passing Skills, Boosting Eagles' Performance Amidst Tough Schedule
Injury-induced limited mobility forces Hurts to rely more on his passing, showing promising results against tough opponents and reshaping Eagles' strategy in crucial upcoming games against top-notch quarterbacks.
- Despite a left knee injury that limits his mobility, Philadelphia Eagles Quarterback Jalen Hurts has significantly improved his passing skills, as evidenced by his performance in the recent games against the Dolphins and the Commanders.
- Hurts threw for 319 yards and produced four touchdowns against the Commanders, leading the Eagles to a 38-31 win, despite only running the ball four times due to his injury.
- Hurts' passer rating was higher in the two recent games where he ran less because of his injury, suggesting that his less-than-100% condition forces him to rely more on his passing skills and could potentially transform the team's strategy.
- Observations suggest that limiting Hurts' run-pass plays and utilizing a conventional pocket strategy due to his injury appears to make him a better passer, supporting prudence in protecting quarterbacks from physical toll.
- Given their upcoming games against formidable teams and top-notch quarterbacks, the Eagles need Hurts to maintain this level of excellence, as they face the Cowboys, Chiefs, Bills, and 49ers.
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