The Philadelphia Eagles absolutely routed the Detroit Lions on Sunday, giving the franchise a much-needed win. This victory will undoubtedly build up some confidence for the team, as Jalen Hurts looks to continue to develop in the NFL.

During his post-game interview, Hurts opens up about how big of a game this was for Philadelphia. Claiming, “It's a great team win.” He dives deeper into what he saw on the field.

The Eagles have an incredibly young roster that just needs to develop. Nobody really saw them being a playoff contender (besides Philly fans probably) so this season was more about showing improvements. A huge win like this over the Lions is exactly what the Eagles needed heading into the second half of the season.

Jalen Hurts seems to have a ‘one step at a time' mantra right now, as he goes into the mentality of the entire roster. It makes sense, as the Eagles must show improvements this season for the franchise to continue building. He says, “We just want to continue to grow.”

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Hurts looks calm, cool, and collected after the win over the Lions. This is the type of approach the Eagles need from their starting quarterback. He didn't too much, nor did he have to, as the Lions had no answers for Philadelphia.

He didn't stack the stat sheet or light up the field. Instead, Jalen Hurts showed off his leadership skills the Eagles need most. Considering how bad they've looked, seeing Hurts lead the team through a giant win has to make the franchise feel better about their future.

It's a long road ahead for Philly. However, this performance could prove to turn their season around. It's not uncommon to see a team improve their play and make a playoff run late in the year. It's a tough ask for this Eagles team. However, if the team rallies behind Jalen Hurts, they could find themselves in the running for the postseason.