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In a crucial game against the Steelers, Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts played through a broken finger on his non-throwing hand, leading the team to a 27-13 victory and their franchise-record 10th consecutive win. Despite the injury affecting him, Hurts delivered a strong performance, completing 25 of 32 passes for 290 yards and two touchdowns, helping to alleviate concerns about the Eagles' passing game. Receivers A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith also had standout games, each surpassing 100 receiving yards, marking a historic achievement for the duo.
- Jalen Hurts played well despite a broken finger, showcasing resilience.
- The Eagles' passing game showed significant improvement after addressing internal frustrations.
- A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith set a record for the most games with both over 100 yards in Eagles history.
Jalen Hurts | QB
Injury
Breakout
Week 15
290 pass yards
2 pass TDs
1 fumbles
0- Played through a broken finger on his non-throwing hand.
- Completed 25 of 32 passes for 290 yards and 2 touchdowns.
- Lost a fumble due to a hit from T.J. Watt but overall had a clean game.
A.J. Brown | WR
Breakout
Week 15
100 rec yards
1 rec TDs
- Expressed frustration about the passing game prior to this match.
- Caught a touchdown pass and had over 100 receiving yards.
- Highlighted the importance of communication and teamwork.
DeVonta Smith | WR
Breakout
Week 15
100 rec yards
- Also had over 100 receiving yards in the game.
- Participated in discussions to improve the passing game.
- Demonstrated strong performance alongside A.J. Brown.
Philadelphia Eagles
- Improved to 12-2 and are in contention for the top seed in the NFC.
- The offense showed versatility and efficiency in the passing game.
- The defense continued to perform well, limiting Saquon Barkley.
Pittsburgh Steelers
- Struggled against the Eagles' offense, allowing 290 passing yards.
- Saquon Barkley was held to 65 rushing yards on 19 carries.