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NFL Exec: 'I Don't Think' Jalen Hurts Can Beat Commanders 'Throwing the Ball'

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One NFL executive doesn't believe the Philadelphia Eagles can beat the Washington Commanders in Sunday's NFC Championship Game on the strength of Jalen Hurts' arm.

However, he has faith that the Eagles' run game, featuring Hurts and running back Saquon Barkley, could get the job done.

"I don't think Jalen can beat them throwing the ball," the executive told Jeff Howe of The Athletic. "But if (Barkley and Hurts) are both going in the running game, they're really, really hard to beat. If Washington can stop (Barkley), they have a chance.