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Jalen Hurts Sidesteps Running Concern, Pledges to Execute Eagles’ Game Plan

His rushing output has fallen from last year, raising fresh questions about the offense.

Overview

  • Hurts told reporters he will keep bringing each week’s plan to life and do whatever it takes to win.
  • He pushed back on a report that he does not want to run but did not directly answer whether he prefers fewer designed carries.
  • Through 12 games he has 84 rushes for 329 yards and eight touchdowns, compared with 150 for 630 and 14 last season.
  • His rushing averages have dipped from 10 to 8 attempts per game and from 42.0 to 27.4 yards per game, while his passing line sits at 226 completions for 2,514 yards with 18 touchdowns and two interceptions.
  • Philadelphia is 8-4 and atop the NFC East, with a Monday night road game against the Chargers up next.