Jalen Hurts threw for 3,224 yards and 25 touchdowns this season, and the Philadelphia Eagles are ready for playoff wars. The 11-6 team hosts the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday in a Wild Card matchup where the star quarterback seeks his seventh playoff victory.
🔥 Quick Facts
- Hurts’ 2025 Stats: 3,224 passing yards, 25 TDs, 6 INTs, 64.8% completion rate
- Eagles Record: 11-6, division champions and No. 3 NFC seed
- Playoff Opponent: San Francisco 49ers on January 12 at Lincoln Financial Field
- Historic Milestone: One playoff win makes Hurts the 16th QB with 7+ victories in first 10 starts
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Jalen Hurts enters the playoffs as a Super Bowl champion and MVP. Just last February, he led the Eagles to a 40-22 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX. His postseason record now stands at 6 wins and 3 losses in nine playoff appearances, putting him on the brink of elite quarterback history.
Hurts remains one of only nine players across the NFL with 10 or more rushing touchdowns in playoff games. His dual-threat ability makes the Eagles’ offense unpredictable and dangerous in January football.
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The Eagles quarterback completed 294 of 454 passes this season for 3,224 yards, adding 8 rushing touchdowns across 105 carries for 421 yards. His 7.1 yards per attempt ranked among league leaders, while his 25 passing touchdowns tied for ninth in the NFL.
Turnovers remain a concern with six interceptions recorded this season. However, Hurts showed growth late in the season as coach Nick Sirianni adjusted the offensive scheme, increasing designed runs to help his star play to his strengths in the critical playoff push.
Playoff Preview: Eagles vs. 49ers Championship Stakes
| Factor | Philadelphia Eagles | San Francisco 49ers |
| Record | 11-6, NFC East champion | 12-5, Wild Card (No. 6 seed) |
| Key Player | Jalen Hurts, QB | Brock Purdy, QB |
| Home Playoff Record | 5-0 (Hurts) | First road playoff game |
The 49ers come to Philadelphia as a physical team with strong defensive schemes. They lost a regular season matchup with Seattle for the No. 1 seed, finishing with a 12-5 record. Hurts has faced San Francisco three times, winning memorably in the 2023 NFC Championship Game 31-7.
“Some things are in you. Experience is the biggest teacher. So a lot of moments you can lean on for experience in itself.”
— Jalen Hurts, Philadelphia Eagles QB
Rushing Role Adjustment Could Define Playoff Success
The Eagles made a critical adjustment mid-season, increasing designed runs for Hurts significantly. Through Week 10, he had just 10 designed carries, but from Week 11 onward, the team gave him 17 designed runs. This shift aims to unlock his playmaking ability in the playoffs when defenses tighten and big plays matter most.
Expectations suggest Hurts will run more against San Francisco than he did during the regular season. His ability to scramble and create off-schedule plays has always been a playoff strength, dating back to his Super Bowl MVP performance just over a year ago.
Can Jalen Hurts Join Elite Quarterback Company This Sunday?
One victory over the 49ers would make Jalen Hurts the 16th quarterback in NFL history to record seven playoff wins within his first 10 postseason starts. Of the 15 quarterbacks already in that club, nine are Hall of Famers and four more haven’t yet reached eligibility. Only Eli Manning and Jim Plunkett round out the exclusive group.
The stakes are clear: Hurts and young Eagles can add another championship chapter, or fall early as a divisional champion facing a dangerous 49ers team seeking revenge.
Sources
- ESPN – Jalen Hurts 2025 season statistics and playoff game logs
- AL.com – Eagles QB playoff success interview and historic context
- Yahoo Sports – Eagles playoff adjustments and Jalen Hurts offensive changes
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