Eagles Soar in Thriller: Jalen Hurts’ Clutch Drive Delivers Dramatic Victory
The Philadelphia Eagles proved once again why they’re among the NFL’s most resilient teams, clawing their way to a stunning victory in a game that came down to the wire.
For much of the night, the Eagles struggled to find rhythm, trailing late as the opposing defense tightened its grip. But with less than two minutes left and the season hanging in the balance, quarterback Jalen Hurts stepped onto the field with calm determination.
Hurts orchestrated a near-perfect drive, mixing quick passes with fearless runs, moving the chains while draining the clock. With the game on the line, he kept the ball on a designed run, bulldozing through defenders and crossing the goal line for the decisive touchdown.
“All we needed was one chance. I told the guys, ‘trust me,’ and we finished the job,” Hurts said afterward, a reflection of both his leadership and unshakable confidence.
His performance capped off a night where the Eagles’ offensive line showed grit, while the defense came alive in the final quarter to set the stage for Hurts’ heroics. Head coach Nick Sirianni praised his quarterback’s poise: “Jalen lives for moments like this. He embodies everything this team stands for — toughness, fight, and belief.”
For the Eagles faithful, it was another unforgettable chapter in a season filled with drama — and proof that with Jalen Hurts at the helm, no game is ever truly out of reach.
Browns' Dorian Thompson-Robinson trade with Eagles gets fun plot twist for DTR amid QB drama
The Cleveland Browns drafted Dorian Thompson-Robinson in a similar spot to Shedeur Sanders.
In 2023, DTR was the No. 140 overall pick to Cleveland. That's four spots earlier than Sanders went to the Browns in this year's edition.
Why's that relevant?
Mostly because Thompson-Robinson is no longer with the Browns, who are in the midst of a jumbo quarterback competition.
Cleveland traded DTR and a 2025 fifth-round pick (originally from the Lions) to the Philadelphia Eagles for Kenny Pickett, who was a 2022 first-round pick.
That deal was completed on March 10, before the Browns took either of their current rookie QBs, Sanders and Dillon Gabriel.
It was a chance for Cleveland to acquire a mid-20s quarterback with a solid draft pedigree and a winning NFL record.
Now, the situation gets a fun subplot, as the Browns and Eagles play in Week 2 of the NFL preseason.
DTR is expected to start with both Jalen Hurts and Tanner McKee sitting for the Eagles.
Thompson-Robinson, who played collegiately at UCLA, has to prove he belongs in the NFL.
He went 1-4 across two seasons as a Browns starter, throwing just one touchdown compared to 10 interceptions while completing just 52.6% of his passes. DTR did run 35 times for 187 yards (5.3 ypc) across his Browns career.
At times, Thompson-Robinson looked overmatched, even when he had proper preparation time during the week.
Pickett certainly was a good try for the Browns to take, although an injury is currently limiting his chances of winning the Week 1 starting job in Cleveland.
There's a decent chance DTR never really matters for the Eagles, and there's a decent chance Pickett never really matters for the Browns.
But they get a bit of overlap on this mid-August Saturday, a reminder of a QB for QB swap that both teams hope still can help them out down the road.
