Eagles Not Committing To Jalen Hurts Past Week 14
4 years agoPhiladelphia Eagles head coach Doug Pederson made the switch to rookie quarterback Jalen Hurts over Carson Wentz for Week 14 against the Saints, but Pederson hasn't committed to Hurts past this weekend's game. "I don't have a crystal ball," Pederson said Wednesday when asked if Hurts will be the starter beyond one game. Hurts will be the first Eagles rookies since at least 1950 to make his first career QB start in Week 14 or later. He went 5-for-12 for 198 yards, a touchdown and interception in relief of Wentz in the loss to the Packers last week and also ran the ball five times for 29 yards. His dual-threat ability could give the Eagles an added element on offense, but it won't be easy against a tough New Orleans defense. Since 2016, the Saints are 6-1 against rookie QBs, allowing a 53.3 completion percentage, 179.6 passing yards per game, nine touchdowns, four interceptions and an 80.2 passer rating. Hurts will be a low-end QB2 in single-season affairs. Pederson isn't giving up on Wentz, though, so if Hurts struggles this Sunday, anything could happen going into Week 15.
Source: NFL.com - Kevin Patra
Source: NFL.com - Kevin Patra
