Eagles' Jalen Hurts Talks Defense, Turnovers, and Offensive Struggles

The Philadelphia Eagles secured a victory against the Detroit Lions on Sunday night, but their offense faced challenges despite a stellar defensive effort. After the game, quarterback Jalen Hurts shared his thoughts on the defense's performance, the team's turnover philosophy, and the need for the offense to improve.

Defensive Praise

Hurts praised the defense, highlighting the chemistry and energy of players from Georgia. He noted that the defense played exceptionally well, making crucial stops and deflecting passes.

"The defensive line's ability to time their jumps to deflect passes is a skill they practice regularly."

Hurts even predicted that Jalen Carter might soon catch one of those batted passes.

Turnover Philosophy

When asked about the team's turnover philosophy, Hurts explained that head coach Nick Sirianni emphasizes winning the turnover battle.

"Losing the turnover battle has cost us games in the past, and it's a key factor in our strategy."

Offensive Improvements

Regarding the offense, Hurts admitted that they need to be more efficient and capitalize on opportunities.

"We have a lot of room for improvement, especially coming into the bye week."

He stressed the importance of controlling what they can and finding consistency.

Momentum and Commitment

Hurts talked about momentum, stating that it can shift at any moment and that everyone needs to be committed to winning.

"Winning is the top priority, and we need to work together to achieve it."