Overall, he took a step up in Year 2 after awkwardly being slotted in as a replacement for Carson Wentz in 2020. Hurts struggled in both of his games this season against the Bucs and had a few other forgettable outings, such as in losses to the Giants and 49ers. Hurts led the Eagles on two late scoring drives to make the score look more respectable, but it was just window dressing for a disappointing result. Barrett ran it back 17 yards, and on the Bucs' next play on offense, Brady hit Mike Evans on a 36-yard TD to make it a full-on rout. On the next series, Hurts threw an interception off his back foot, not seeing pass rusher Shaq Barrett, who had dropped into coverage.
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Gronkowski's 15 playoff TD catches now puts him second all time in NFL postseason history, behind only Pro Football Hall of Famer Jerry Rice.
The TD pass was Brady's 84th in the playoffs, the most all time. Reagor fumbled a punt return at the Philadelphia 48-yard line, and five plays later, Brady hit Rob Gronkowski for a wide-open 2-yard touchdown, upping the lead to 24-0. The Eagles were shut out in the first half for only the second time in 47 playoff games, with the last time coming in 1996.Įven after forcing a punt on the opening possession of the third quarter, the Eagles couldn't capitalize. But Hurts was picked by Mike Edwards in the end zone, ending the Eagles' most promising drive of the game to that point. Philadelphia sacked Brady three times in the first half and forced two straight three-and-outs on the Bucs' final two possessions of the half. They converted one fourth down on their fourth offensive series, but on fourth-and-10 from the Tampa Bay 37-yard line, Hurts couldn't connect with Reagor, resulting in a turnover on downs. The Eagles had their chances to make a dent in the score. The Buccaneers scored on three of their first four drives, despite losing All-Pro right tackle Tristan Wirfs to an ankle injury, taking a 17-0 lead and ringing up more first downs (15) at that point than the Eagles had yards from scrimmage (12). But the Eagles can't feel comfortable with where Hurts is in his development, especially when they have three first-round draft picks in April. He racked up 258 passing yards, mostly in garbage time, and finally started connecting with 2021 first-rounder DeVonta Smith after he was kept quiet early. On one hand, the Eagles stuck with Hurts and didn't go to backup Gardner Minshew, suggesting Hurts remains the most likely starter in 2022, barring a surprising trade opportunity. Asked if he’ll need surgery for ankle injury he’s been dealing with since late November, he said “I hope not.”įirst and foremost, the Eagles will have to figure out Hurts going forward. Jalen Hurts entered the interview room with a walking boot on his left foot.
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