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Wild Jalen Hurts stat shows he's not the problem with Eagles offense

By Ernesto Cova | Last updated Nov 19, 2025 10:35 AM ET

The Philadelphia Eagles' offense has not been as explosive since Kevin Patullo took over as the new offensive coordinator.

The play-calling has been pretty predictable, and, according to The Athletic's Dianna Russini, some players blame quarterback Jalen Hurts for it.

"Multiple offensive players have grown frustrated with Jalen Hurts' approach this season, particularly against zone coverage," Russini reported.

However, advanced stats indicate that the Eagles aren't maximizing the talents of the reigning Super Bowl MVP.

Jalen Hurts has been elite in deep throws this season

According to Pro Football Focus on X, Hurts has seven touchdowns, zero interceptions and an outstanding passer rating of 128.2 in throws over 20 yards this season.

Jalen Hurts on 20+ yard throws this season:

7 TDs
0 INTs
128.2 passer rating

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The Eagles keep running a very conservative offense, even though, per Sharp Football Stats, 10% of their pass plays (55) have been explosive.

Explosive pass plays are those that result in a gain of at least 20 yards. Hurts has been absolutely elite in those situations, and with two speedy receivers like A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith, this team should be taking more shots down the field.

Although they aren't as dominant as last season, the Eagles are still 8-2 and at the top of the NFC East. They have all the resources needed to return to the Super Bowl, and anything less than another deep postseason run should be seen as a failure.

Then again, the coaching staff needs to put the players in a position to succeed, and that includes letting them do what they do best.

Ernesto Cova

Ernesto is a bilingual (English-Spanish) sports writer with over eight years of experience covering major leagues such as the NBA, NFL, and MLB. Ernesto’s work focuses on providing insightful, up-to-date coverage of sports, blending his expertise in sports psychology with a passion for analyzing player performance, team dynamics, and trade developments across various sports leagues

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