December 26th 2023.
Jalen Hurts had a night to remember on Christmas Day, scoring a 1-yard “tush push” in the first quarter of the Eagles’ 33-25 victory. It was enough to break the NFL single-season record for most touchdowns in a season by a quarterback, which was previously held by Cam Newton with 14 rushing touchdowns in 2011.
The win over the Giants also allowed the Eagles to move back into first place in the NFC East division one game ahead of the Dallas Cowboys, both of which have clinched spots in this year’s NFL Playoffs. The division, which comes with a home playoff game in the Wild Card round, is still up for grabs.
The Eagles have the advantage in the remaining two games as they play at home against the Arizona Cardinals and the New York Giants. Meanwhile, the Cowboys will host the Detroit Lions before finishing the season against the Washington Commanders. If both teams win their games, the Eagles would be the first NFC East team to win the division two years in a row since they did it in 2003 and 2004.
This season, Hurts has completed 65.5% of his attempts for 3,636 yards and 20 passing TDs. However, his ball security isn’t what it’s been in the past, as he’s also thrown 13 interceptions and lost nine fumbles this year.
Hurts is one of several Black quarterbacks who will play in the NFL playoffs this year, including Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott, Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson, and Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes. Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith could also join them, but his team still has work to do to clinch a playoff spot.
Overall, it has been a remarkable season for Hurts, who now stands two TDs away from the Eagles’ single-season record for total touchdowns held by QB Randall Cunningham with 35 in 1990. It's no surprise he is the newest official partner of the Jordan Brand.
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