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Sooners in the NFL: Jalen Hurts Stars in Afternoon Primetime Slot

Jalen Hurts put the Eagles on his back at home against the Jaguars.

Ross Lovelace

Nov 3, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) reacts to Saquon Barkley (not pictured) touchdown run against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the second quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
Nov 3, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) reacts to Saquon Barkley (not pictured) touchdown run against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the second quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images / Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
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Despite a slow start to the season, Philadelphia is starting to look like a wagon. And one of the main reason for the Eagles' ascension has been former Oklahoma quarterback Jalen Hurts. 

With each passing week, Hurts has settled in next to Saquon Barkley and a revamped offensive line. An MVP candidate might be farfetched, but Hurts is starting to look like one of the best signal callers in the NFL once again and is retaking his place as one of the best Sooners in the NFL.

For the Eagles, this season is taking the complete opposite form of last season. Philadelphia started off red hot in 2023, but fell off the rails when it mattered, sputtering towards the finish line. After a 2-2 start to the 2024 season, the Eagles are storming back. Philadelphia has rattled off four straight wins, reminding the NFL of just how good they can be.

Hurts was at his very best once again against Jacksonville on Sunday. The former Oklahoma signal caller recorded 230 yards on 18-of-24 passing with two touchdowns and zero turnovers. On the ground, he added 13 rushes for 67 yards and another score. Without AJ Brown in the second half, this was his most impressive performance of the season.

The fifth-year pro connected with Devonta Smith for a 25-yard score which proved to be the play that won the game for Philadelphia. He has also developed a dynamic connection with former OU tight end Grant Calcaterra, who hauled in five catches for 30 yards.

Since the team’s Week 4 loss at Tampa Bay, Hurts has 844 passing yards, 159 rushing yards, and 12 total touchdowns. He has also gone five straight games without an interception.

Hurts is playing arguably the best football of his professional career. He has inspired the team’s turnaround and led Philadelphia to a four-game win streak by playing turnover free football.

It’s a long season, and nobody knows that better than the Eagles. But right now, there’s not many players in the NFL playing better football than Jalen Hurts.

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Ross Lovelace
ROSS LOVELACE

Experience Ross is a young, up-and-coming sports reporter who has covered the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Oklahoma Sooners over the past six years. He's made guest appearances on various radio stations and has helped out with the All Sooners podcast whenever he gets the chance. Ross enjoys public speaking and has done so at multiple churches and high schools across the OKC metro area. In addition to writing, Ross has been the Play-by-Play announcer for Crossings’ basketball and football programs since 2020. In high school, Ross worked for self-starter blogs and latched onto Thunder Digest, where he discovered his passion for writing. From there, he worked for the OU Daily as a women's basketball reporter and was hired by All Sooners. Ross landed an internship with Sports Illustrated's Inside the Thunder and has since become a full-time contributor. One day, Ross hopes to work in the NBA. Work History Education Ross holds a bachelor's degree in Public Relations and a minor in Communication from the University of Oklahoma. Personal Born and raised in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Ross played basketball and wrote for his own Thunder blog at Crossings High School in OKC, OK. He enjoys reading, New York Jets football and a week at the beach. Ross is engaged to be married at the end of the year. His Twitter handle is @Rosslovelace.

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