Dec 13, 2020; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (2) runs with the ball past New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Shy Tuttle (99) during the second quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Former Oklahoma football quarterback Jalen Hurts was being Jalen Hurts in his first NFL start on Sunday.
And the result was a stunning Philadelphia Eagles win over the NFC-leading New Orleans Saints. The former Sooner and Alabama quarterback replaced starter Carson Wentz, who has struggled this season.
Hurts took full advantage of the starting opportunity, completing 17 of 30 passes for 167 yards, including a 15-yard touchdown pass to Alshon Jeffrey, capping a seven-play, 65-yard scoring drive on the Eagles second possession of the game.