Jalen Hurts Breaks Records and Sets Tone for Early MVP Push in Eagles’ Week 1 Victory

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) throws a pass against the Dallas Cowboys during the second quarter at Lincoln Financial Field.

The Philadelphia Eagles opened the year with a tough 24-20 triumph over the Dallas Cowboys. Jalen Hurts established the pace immediately with his running ability and appropriately sealed the game-winning first down on the ground as well. It was another showcase of the steady leadership of a signal-caller who continues to be undervalued in league rankings. If success is measured strictly by winning, few have matched Hurts’ performance over the past season.

Watching Philadelphia play makes it obvious that their quarterback represents what it means to sacrifice for victory. Hurts can happily let Barkley lead the charge or step up himself and make throws when the rushing attack stalls. Criticizing him for not posting gaudy statistics misses the larger picture, which is that the Eagles’ star consistently rises in crucial situations and secures results when they matter most.

Eagles Quarterback Jalen Hurts Begins Strong in Early MVP Chase

History was made when Hurts became the first reigning Super Bowl MVP to notch two touchdowns in the opening half of a season kickoff. Both scores came from runs forced by strong Cowboys’ coverage. Hurts finished his outing completing 19 of 23 passes for 152 yards while also rushing for 62 yards and a pair of touchdowns. Even though the stat sheet might suggest a modest evening, the quarterback delivered a clear message.

Dating back to his college days at Alabama, Hurts has long been associated with winning. That same pattern has carried into the pros, and despite a Super Bowl appearance, he still receives less recognition than deserved. On the final possession of this game, it was again his legs that delivered, gaining a first down that let Philadelphia drain the clock and escape with the division win.

Acknowledging that Week 1 is early to start MVP debates, Hurts’ candidacy deserves mention. Last year’s recipient, Josh Allen, earned the award even as Lamar Jackson and Joe Burrow produced superior numbers. The justification was simple: Allen was the central figure in his team’s sustained success.

That storyline is shaping up to define Hurts’ 2025 campaign, as already shown in the opener. If he is ever to receive rightful acknowledgment for his value, this is the year. Coming off a championship and outperforming Patrick Mahomes, national analysts must start recognizing Hurts’ weekly impact.

His ability to adjust and adapt mid-game to whatever defenses throw at him gives the Eagles their best shot on offense. It is something the league can no longer dismiss, as Hurts deserves inclusion with the NFL’s top-tier quarterbacks. Perhaps 2025 will finally mark the season he earns full credit in what could become a career-defining MVP run.