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Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles are preparing to face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after a hard-fought victory against the New Orleans Saints. Despite the win, concerns linger about the health of key players and Hurts' inconsistent performance this season. Hurts has shown promise with improved completion rates but struggles with turnovers, making this upcoming game a critical test for him and the team as they seek to stabilize their season.
- Jalen Hurts has shown improvement in completion percentage but is struggling with turnovers.
- The Eagles are 2-1 but have lost the turnover battle in all three games.
- Hurts' leadership has grown, as evidenced by his postgame address to teammates after a loss.
Jalen Hurts | QB
Breakout
Pickup
Week 4
772 pass yards
7 interceptions
- Hurts has completed 70.6% of his passes this season, but has six turnovers, tied for second most in the league.
- He is fourth in passing yards with 772 but has thrown an interception in seven straight games.
- Hurts is focusing on improving against the blitz, an area where he has struggled historically.
DeVonta Smith | WR
Injury
- Smith is dealing with a concussion, raising concerns about his availability for the upcoming game.
Philadelphia Eagles
- The Eagles have had a chaotic start to the season, with mixed performances on both sides of the ball.
- They need to improve their turnover ratio to maintain success moving forward.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- The Buccaneers' defense, known for its high blitz percentage, poses a significant challenge for Hurts and the Eagles.