Jalen Hurts stats today: Eagles QB passing yards, touchdowns and more in Week 14 vs. Panthers

Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles were expected to easily handle the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, but that's not what happened at the Lincoln Financial Field. The team struggled for most of the game, and had it not been for a late touchdown drop by Xavier Legette, the Panthers would've pulled a major upset.

It wasn't Hurts' fault, though. The quarterback played a solid game, both rushing and passing, with no turnovers. In a close game, his performance was one of the reasons his team finished on the winning side.

With an 11-2 record, Philadelphia remains firmly in the fight for playoff home-field advantage. They are still one game behind the Detroit Lions, but Sunday's win helped them to extend their advantage to the third seed, thus guaranteeing at least two playoff games at home.

Jalen Hurts' stats vs Panthers

A summary of Jalen Hurts' stats for the Eagles against the Panthers in Week 14 of the 2024 NFL season is given below.

• Carries: 8
• Rushing yards: 59
• Rushing touchdowns: 1
• Throws: 21
• Passing yards: 108
• Completed passes: 14
• Passing touchdowns 2

The Eagles' passing game is a work in progress. Although the quarterback had three total touchdowns, he had just 108 passing yards in a group with A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith.

One of the key storylines from the game was about Hurts holding on to the ball too long, missing a few key throws that could have resulted in an easier way for Philadelphia.

However, his work through the running game can't be ignored. He once again was effective in scrambles and designed runs. With the Panthers allowing 6.7 yards per carry during the game, it was smart to use his legs to run the ball. His rushing touchdown happened, as always, in a tush push at the one-yard line.

With another game without an interception, it was the ninth occasion in the past ten games that one of his throws did not end with an opposing defender. Avoiding turnovers and running well are the two biggest keys to a playoff push for the Eagles.