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Jalen Hurts guides Eagles to first 8-0 start in franchise history

Jalen Hurts is taking the Philadelphia Eagles to new heights in his second year as a starting quarterback.

Philadelphia is 8-0 for the first time in franchise history after its 29-17 victory on Thursday against the Houston Texans.

Hurts guided the Eagles to its fourth win on the road and had his third game with a 70 percent or higher completion rating. He totaled his fourth matchup with 2+ passing touchdowns and the fifth game with a quarterback rating of 100 or better. Hurts completed 21 of 27 passes for 243 yards and two touchdowns. He has 14 touchdown passes to two interceptions this season.