Here are five things we learned from the Eagles’ thrilling 28-22 road victory over the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, as the Birds improved to 5-2 in the building where they won their first Super Bowl.
1. Jalen Hurts is ‘perfect’
Hurts completed 19 of 23 passes for 326 yards and three touchdowns with no interceptions for a perfect passer rating of 158.3. That kind of efficiency doesn’t happen often. His 82.6% completion rate and several downfield connections — including throws of 79, 45, 37 and 26 yards — set the tone.
Coming off a “mini-bye,” the crisp timing and pocket command erased any lingering doubts after a sluggish stretch. Hurts’ ability to recognize pressure, manipulate the defense and find open windows made the offense feel surgical. When he plays at this level, the Eagles are