PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - DECEMBER 13: Running back Miles Sanders #26 of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrates after rushing for a fourth quarter touchdown against the New Orleans Saints at Lincoln Financial Field on December 13, 2020 in Philadelphia PHILADELPHIA - There were no rookie jitters for Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts, who handled the New Orleans Saints' top-ranked defense in Sunday's 24-21 win.
After unseating Carson Wentz in the second half of last week's loss to the Green Back Packers, Hurts brought an energy the Eagles had been lacking in 2020.
Head Coach Doug Pederson named the second-round pick the starter last Tuesday. "I have come to a decision and I am going to go with Jalen Hurts this week against New.