Jalen Hurts Tallies 160 Yards, Secures First NFC Championship
2 years agoPhiladelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts completed 15-of-25 passes for 121 yards, gained 39 yards on 11 carries, and scored a rushing touchdown during the team's 31-7 victory over the San Francisco 49ers. The third-year quarterback did not need to do much at all in this game, as Philadelphia dominated the 49ers' defense on the ground and had the game well in hand entering the second half. The aggressive nature of the Eagles' offense dissipated after San Francisco was down two scores and needed to trot out an injured Brock Purdy (elbow), who could not push the ball downfield. This, coupled with a heavy pass rush and coverage that exceeded expectations coming into the game, led to a disappointing stat line for the 24-year-old. However, Hurts should have a much better fantasy performance against the Kansas City defense in the Super Bowl. Many playing in DFS lineups will start Patrick Mahomes over Hurts, but the Eagles starting quarterback is still a viable option between the two that could finish with more points.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN