Jalen Hurts has already thrown 5 touchdowns this season, a number he didn’t even hit until Week 4 last year, yet it feels like the Philadelphia Eagles coaches are still holding him back. Seriously, are we watching a replay of the “Let Russ Cook” era, where a prime passer was stuck handing the ball off over and over, even when it wasn’t working? Because that’s exactly what’s happening in Philly right now.
The Run Game Is DOA, So What Gives?
The simple truth is, the Eagles’ run game just isn’t there. We all know the 2024 formula: a beastly offensive line, a dominant run game, and a stifling defense. Sounds great, right? Except it’s not working. The O-line looks even worse than it did in 2025, and their running game is suffering big time, ranking fifth-lowest in yards before contact per rush through just two weeks. That’s a scary stat considering how much cash they’ve poured into that unit. Fingers crossed Landon Dickerson and Cam Jurgens get back to their old selves, but honestly, who’s holding their breath?
This leads to Hurts constantly bailing them out on third and long. The dude is looking great, settling into OC Sean Mannion’s new scheme, and he’s clearly driven to prove he’s a top-flight NFL QB. Why force him into impossible situations when he’s showing he can deliver? The Eagles coaches need to ditch this old formula and lean into their best player.
Hurts Is The Guy, So Use Him!
Look at Week 2 against the Titans: Jalen Hurts had one of the best games a quarterback could possibly have when the running game is completely dead in the water. He racked up nine third-down conversions, a single-game career high, and averaged 7.9 yards to go on third down, way above his career average. Even more insane, he converted three third-and-12 or longer downs, which is another career best. This guy is making magic happen with nothing.
He’s the team’s best player, no question. The coaches need to embrace that and put him in a more aggressive offense. Instead of running into loaded boxes on early downs, they should attack through the air. Nick Sirianni might be a bit stubborn, but he seriously needs to consider changing his approach. Hurts has proven he can thrive when the situation is right, so let’s see what he can truly do when the reins are off.
The Eagles are heading into Week 3, and the big question is whether they’ll finally wake up and let their best player lead the way. It’s time to adapt, or they’ll keep hitting brick walls.
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Originally reported by Bleeding Green Nation.
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