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After two starts, Jalen Hurts is showing he’s the right choice at quarterback for the Eagles

After not having an offensive identity through four weeks, prior to facing the New Orleans Saints, the Philadelphia Eagles chose to start Jalen Hurts over Carson Wentz and a new energy has surfaced.

It took Wentz at the No. 2 overall pick of the 2016 NFL Draft, but its second-round pick from this year’s venue has fans excited and the future looking bright for the franchise. Hurts, a native of Houston, Texas, won his first career start over the Saints and totaled 167 passing yards, 106 rushing yards and one touchdown pass. He guided the Eagles to a 24-21 victory and earned a second start on Sunday versus Kyler Murray and the Arizona Cardinals.