Jalen Hurts Remains Starter Despite Bench Speculation

Despite speculation surrounding a potential benching of Jalen Hurts due to the Philadelphia Eagles' struggles, head coach Nick Sirianni has made it clear that Hurts will remain the starting quarterback.

Sirianni firmly stated, "Yeah, absolutely," when asked if Hurts would continue as the starter, calling the idea of a benching "ridiculous". This comes after a challenging loss to the Los Angeles Chargers, where Hurts recorded five turnovers, including four interceptions, leading to a disappointing 22-19 defeat.

Sirianni expressed confidence in Hurts, emphasizing that the team has a chance to win with him at the helm, stating, "I know every time I go out on that field with Jalen Hurts as our quarterback, we have a chance to win the game".

Hurts' performance against the Chargers has been described as one of the worst in his career, raising questions about his play-calling and decision-making. While Hurts acknowledged his errors, stating, "It starts with me and how I play," Sirianni's decision to stick with him reflects the team's commitment to turning the season around despite a three-game losing streak and an overall record of 8-5.

The Eagles are currently facing significant offensive challenges, averaging only 16.2 points per game in recent outings, and have had issues with turnovers, which have been a point of concern this season.