Jalen Hurts To Start In Week 17
4 years agoPhiladelphia Eagles head coach Doug Pederson said that rookie quarterback Jalen Hurts will start in Week 17 against the Washington Football Team on Sunday night. Hurts has started the last three games after taking over for an ineffective Carson Wentz in Week 13. In his first three NFL starts, Hurts has gone 62-for-113 for 847 yards, five touchdowns and two interceptions while running 38 times for 238 yards and a score on the ground. The Oklahoma product did throw two picks and lose a fumble in the Week 16 loss to Dallas, but there's no denying that he's provided a much-needed spark for this Eagles offense. Hurts has thrown for over 300 yards in each of the last two games. The 22-year-old will have a tough matchup against Washington to close out the year, but he'll be a QB2 with upside as the Eagles look to spoil Washington's playoff hopes.
Source: ESPN.com - Tim McManus
Source: ESPN.com - Tim McManus