The Philadelphia Eagles defeated the New York Giants 23-17 on Sunday, and the team’s head coach, Nick Sirianni, had high praise for Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts in the aftermath of the win.
Sirianni compared Hurts to basketball legend Michael Jordan, saying, “It’s like having Michael Jordan out there.”
Hurts had a strong performance, completing 15 of 23 passes for 213 yards, with one touchdown and one interception. He also added a rushing touchdown. His performance earned him the MVP of the game.
The win was a welcome boost for the Eagles, who had been struggling over the past few weeks. Sirianni’s comments about Hurts suggest that the team is confident in the quarterback’s ability to lead the team to success.
Prior to the game, there had been speculation about how effective Hurts would be against the Giants. The Eagles’ win and Hurts’ performance answered those questions, and the team is now looking forward to the rest of the season.
Sirianni’s comments about Hurts have been echoed by many other media outlets, such as Fox News, ESPN, NBC Sports Philadelphia, and PhillyVoice.com. It appears that Hurts’ performance has earned him the respect of the team and the media alike.