Jalen Hurts exited the game early, leaving fans worried after taking a scary hit in the first quarter. Hurts, the Eagles’ starting quarterback, dove headfirst into contact with linebacker Bobby Wagner. Shortly after, linebacker Frankie Luvu delivered a blow to Hurts’ head and neck. Despite the concerning nature of the hit, officials did not throw any flags.
The Eagles immediately listed Hurts as questionable to return. Kenny Pickett stepped in to replace Hurts, showing immediate promise. On his first drive, Pickett connected with A.J. Brown for a 10-yard gain on third-and-7, setting up a scoring opportunity. Pickett continued his impressive performance, finding Brown again for 6 yards, ultimately culminating in a 4-yard touchdown pass to Brown. This drive propelled the Eagles to a 14-0 lead.
Pickett’s efficiency stood out, completing 3-of-3 passes for 20 yards, a stark contrast to Hurts’ 1-for-4 performance for 11 yards prior to leaving the game.
Eagles fans everywhere will be anxiously awaiting updates on Hurts’ condition. Stay tuned for the latest news and analysis as the game unfolds.
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