WATCH: Jalen Hurts does it himself, Eagles strike first with 44-yard TD run

The Eagles wasted no time setting the tone in their NFC Divisional Round matchup against the Rams, with Jalen Hurts turning on the jets for a 44-yard touchdown run just minutes into the game.

After a quick first down on a well-executed play-action pass to Dallas Goedert, Hurts decided to keep it himself on a zone-read play. The result? A blazing dash downfield that left the Rams’ defense grasping at air. It’s the kind of statement play that’s become a hallmark of this Eagles offense: power, speed, and unpredictability.

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Hurts Does It Himself: Eagles Strike First with 44-Yard TD Run

The Eagles wasted no time setting the tone in their NFC Divisional Round matchup against the Rams, with Jalen Hurts turning on the jets for a 44-yard touchdown run just minutes into the game.

After a quick first down on a well-executed play-action pass to Dallas Goedert, Hurts decided to keep it himself on a zone-read play. The result? A blazing dash downfield that left the Rams’ defense grasping at air. It’s the kind of statement play that’s become a hallmark of this Eagles offense: power, speed, and unpredictability.

Jalen Hurts: Leading by Example

Hurts has faced plenty of chatter recently about his role in the Eagles’ run-heavy attack. Critics question if he’s too reliant on the ground game or if he can be “the guy” when it matters most. His response? A highlight-reel touchdown that reminded everyone why he’s one of the most dynamic quarterbacks in the league.

“I don’t play the game for anything other than to win,” Hurts said earlier this week. Mission accomplished—at least for the game’s first big moment.

Jake Elliott’s Kicking Woes

Unfortunately, the opening drive wasn’t entirely perfect. Jake Elliott missed the extra point wide left, his second miss in as many weeks. While it didn’t matter much last week, it’s the kind of issue that can loom large in a postseason game.

Déjà Vu for the Rams

This play had to feel eerily familiar to Rams fans. In the teams’ regular-season meeting, Saquon Barkley ripped off a franchise-record 255 rushing yards, including several big plays like this one. This time, it was Hurts who turned a crack in the defense into a game-changing run.

The Eagles take a 6-0 lead, with the Rams needing to respond quickly to avoid falling into an early hole like they did in Week 12. Stay tuned—this one’s just getting started.

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