Jalen Hurts had Cincinnati in a bind — just like his mismatched cleats — as he delivered his best game of the season and kept the Eagles on a winning path after their break.
Hurts had the most unusual moment of the game when one of his green Air Jordan 4 shoes came off during a run. He had tied the laces so tightly that he couldn’t easily put it back on, forcing him to use a timeout to find a replacement shoe.
Always stylish, Hurts switched to a white Jordan 11, which might be a fashion mistake for many, but the green-and-white combination could become the next trend for backyard football in Philly.
“I had to go Jalen Two Shoes for a bit,” Hurts said.
Here’s an impressive stat: Hurts rushed for three touchdowns and threw for another, even playing with two different cleats during one scoring drive in Philadelphia’s 37-17 victory over the Bengals.
Despite early concerns in Philly after losses to Atlanta and Tampa Bay, the Eagles are now 5-2, and Hurts has been the key player in three consecutive wins since the bye week.
He has moved past his early turnover issues and has energized the offense with exciting plays, reminding fans of his 2022 season when he led the Eagles to the Super Bowl.
Hurts became the first Eagles quarterback to throw a touchdown of over 40 yards in three straight games since Carson Wentz did it in four games back in 2017. His 45-yard touchdown to DeVonta Smith on Sunday traveled 59.3 yards in the air, marking the longest such throw of his career, according to Next Gen Stats.
“Jalen puts the work in. That’s something that doesn’t get talked about enough, how much he loves football, how much time he puts into this game and that’s what you want from one of your leaders on this team,” coach Nick Sirianni said.
Along with Washington’s Hail Mary win against Chicago and the Browns stunning the Ravens, Hurts’ colorful shoe mix became one of the most talked-about moments in the NFL on Sunday.
So about that winning streak, it must be the shoes, right?
Or maybe it’s the hairstyles. The Eagles are 3-0 since Sirianni shaved his head, a look that the superstitious coach might keep — as long as it doesn’t get voted on at home.
“My wife really doesn’t like it,” he said.
