Eagles Silence Doubters, Humiliate Cowboys 65-7—But Does This Change the Jalen Hurts Conversation?

by recklessfear | 2 months ago | 0 Comments

For weeks, the story in Philadelphia has been about whether this team could win without Saquon Barkley and if Jalen Hurts was doing enough. Against Dallas, the Eagles put up a historic 65-7 beatdown, and Hurts finally delivered a jaw-dropping stat line—21-of-27 for 409 yards, seven touchdowns, and a lone interception. But let’s not rewrite history just yet. One game doesn’t erase the struggles of an offense that, until now, has relied more on Kenneth Gainwell’s miracle night and a suffocating defense than its franchise quarterback.

Rookie Jamarcus Bryant stole the show with 189 yards and four touchdowns on just five catches, making it look effortless against a Cowboys secondary that might as well have stayed home. AJ Brown and DeVonta Smith did their part too, and the defense feasted—Chris Grove racked up three sacks, while Cooper DeJean and Zack Baun snagged two picks each. It was a complete team effort, not just a Hurts showcase.

So, what’s the takeaway? The Eagles can torch an unprepared Cowboys team, sure. But can Hurts replicate this when it matters? One explosion doesn’t erase a season of inconsistency. If he’s really turned a corner, we’ll know soon enough. Until then, the question remains—was this a breakthrough or just an outlier?