The Philadelphia Eagles made quick work of the New Orleans Saints in Week 11, securing a 40-29 victory. While the score suggests a closer game, Philly was dominating all game, and 22 of the Saints' 29 points came in the fourth quarter.
Speaking to reporters after the game, Nick Sirianni couldn't hide his infatuation with Eagles' young quarterback Jalen Hurts. Clearly, he's very pleased with where the second-year signal-caller is in his progression.
"Jalen is a special player that forces defenses to play different." – Coach Sirianni on @JalenHurts pic.twitter.com/x3edAyujXf
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) November 21, 2021
It's easy to see why Sirianni was singing Hurts' praises. While the 23-year-old quarterback was a mere 13-of-24 passing for 147 yards, he excelled on the ground. Hurts rushed 18 times for 69 yards and three touchdowns in the win.
The Eagles have the best rushing offense in football over the past month, and Sirianni is simply asking Hurts to play to the team's, and his own, strengths. Hurts' adaptability and progress as a game-manager have been invaluable for the Eagles and have not gone unnoticed by his head coach.
This season, Hurts has thrown for 13 touchdowns and five interceptions. He's rushed for more than 600 yards and has eight touchdowns via the ground. Hurts knows he isn't exactly keeping secondaries in check with his arm, but his ability to run with the ball has opened up the Eagles' offense exponentially.
Hurts and the Birds head to New York for a matchup with the Giants in Week 12. They will have a chance to get back to .500 with a win over their division rivals and Sirianni seems confident in his team's ability to get the job done.
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