Jalen Hurts made Eagles’ franchise history on Sunday night, rushing for more yards in a game than Randall Cunningham, Donovan McNabb, or Michael Vick.
Hurts topped Michael Vick’s 130 rushing yards from December 2010 against the New York Giants, and he became the first player since at least 1950 with 150-plus yards rushing and 150-plus yards passing with multiple pass touchdowns in a game.
Philadelphia moved to 10-1 for the fifth time in history and was buoyed by Miles Sanders, who ran for 143 yards and two scores as the Eagles rushed for 363 overall, the second-best total for the franchise.
With the Titans coming to Lincoln Financial Field this Sunday, here’s what Philadelphia is saying post-game.
Jalen Hurts
The Eagles’ star quarterback executed in both facets of the offense, and he talked about that feeling of emotion that comes from being efficient.
"Execution fuels emotion" – @JalenHurts #FlyEaglesFly pic.twitter.com/SCaXyNAWSU
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) November 28, 2022
Jalen Hurts
Hurts talked about giving your all when faced with adversity.
Givin' it your all@JalenHurts | #FlyEaglesFly pic.twitter.com/Dtm1CHP19q
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) November 28, 2022
Jalen Hurts
After his record-breaking performance, Hurts talked about his respect for Randall Cunningham, Donovan McNabb, and Michael Vick.
Nothing but respect@JalenHurts | #FlyEaglesFly pic.twitter.com/ayLCJQZBzO
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) November 28, 2022
Nick Sirianni
The Eagles’ head coach talked about the team effort.
It's a team effort#FlyEaglesFly pic.twitter.com/2aRYpQTH7w
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) November 28, 2022
Nick Sirianni
Sirianni talked about the 54-yard field goal Elliott blasted to keep Philadelphia ahead.
Trust in @jake_elliott22 #FlyEaglesFly pic.twitter.com/PFpqa9sR2B
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) November 28, 2022
Miles Sanders
Sanders talked about Philadelphia chasing greatness after his massive performance.
Chasing greatness@BoobieMilesXXIV | #FlyEaglesFly pic.twitter.com/3olc4R8tOs
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) November 28, 2022
Miles Sanders
The fourth-year running back is finally putting it all together in a contract year.
When talent and skill meet@BoobieMilesXXIV | #FlyEaglesFly pic.twitter.com/FluZPNoczT
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) November 28, 2022
Nick Sirianni
Sirianni was asked about the two massive runs from Jalen Hurts on the Eagles’ first drive.
No. We obviously have a game plan going in to see what we are going to do. That’s why you plan all week. That’s why you go through it. Those plays that he makes off schedule, those are bonuses. You still have your plan that you want to get to and you want to do. It just kind of happened that he had some big yards off schedule. That’s what Jalen does. That’s where he’s really special is that he can make those plays with his feet.
To be in a city like this with a quarterback history that this city has, and that he set a record for most yards by a quarterback rushing is pretty special. Those are some unbelievable names that he is following.
Nick Sirianni
The Eagles’ head coach was asked about his defense’s performance against the Packers and Aaron Rodgers.
They were able to create some turnovers, which was really big in the first half. We were able to hit [Packers QB] Aaron Rodgers, and we needed to because he’s an unbelievable football player. He’s an outstanding football player, so we needed to be able to hit him and get to the quarterback because we know we have the guys to.
What I was disappointed in in the first half is that the offense and special teams put the defense in some short situations. One was my fault; we didn’t get it on fourth down and I went for it. The other one, we had a fumble. Then the special teams one. So, all their possessions in the first half, they didn’t have to go the long way. With Aaron Rodgers, you don’t want to give him any short fields, and we gave him three. They made us pay for it.
I thought we played much better in the second half, minus the big play we gave up to [Packers WR] Christian Watson. He can really roll. But what I was more upset with was the position that we were putting the defense in. Now, we have to stop them and create four-point plays down there on third down in the red zone. Rodgers made a really good play to [Packers RB] Aaron Jones on that scramble. I don’t know if that was third down or not that you guys could help me out with that.
It was second and 20? So, he got them out of a bind there. That’s what I was more disappointed in.
Jalen Hurts
Hurts talked about being a dual threat and how his ability to flourish as a runner and passer allowed Philadelphia to be even more dangerous.
“I mentioned often the importance of being able to attack teams in different ways. I feel like for us as a football team, as an offense, it’s like your favorite steakhouse, your favorite restaurant – 5-star, boujee restaurant you like to go to. You have your steak of the day, your selection of the day. For us, we can kind of do it all as you know. We do everything at a pretty consistent basis, that’s what we strive for, and I think we’ve done that in moments this year, and I think that’s our standard. I feel like there will be games where I have a day like this or an impact in the game on the ground. There’s a day where [WR] AJ [Brown] has three touchdowns in the first half. There’s a game where [WR Davonta Smith] Smitty has 150 [yards] in the first half. It’s a ton of different scenarios in ways this thing can go as an offense. I think that has helped us a lot, being able to be diverse. At the end of the day, I’ve made myself clear that the most important thing is winning. That’s what we came out here and did today regardless of how it looked. We just want to win. I just want to win and get it done.”
