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. 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. Hurts also mentioned that the defensive line's ability to time their jumps to deflect passes is a skill they practice regularly. He even predicted that Jalen Carter might soon catch one of those batted passes. When asked about the team's turnover philosophy, Hurts explained that head coach Nick Sirianni emphasizes winning the turnover battle. Hurts acknowledged that losing the turnover battle has cost them games in the past and that it's a key factor in their strategy. Regarding the offense, Hurts admitted that they need to be more efficient and capitalize on opportunities. He stressed the importance of controlling what they can and finding consistency. Hurts also mentioned that they have a lot of room for improvement, especially coming into the bye week. Hurts talked about momentum, stating that it can shift at any moment and that everyone needs to be committed to winning. He emphasized that winning is the top priority and that they need to work together to achieve it.