Jalen Hurts catches up to Tom Brady and joins the NFL’s most exclusive club

Jalen Hurts didn’t just win in Tampa—he carved out a place in history. The Philadelphia Eagles quarterback guided his team to a 31–25 victory over the Buccaneers, marking his eighteenth consecutive regular-season win as a starter. That streak places him in rare company, joining Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers as the only quarterbacks to reach such a milestone in the modern NFL era.

The game, played at Raymond James Stadium, had a taste of revenge. The Eagles had lost to the Bucs the previous season, and Jalen Hurts hadn’t forgotten. In the postgame press conference, he called it “a hard-earned win in a tough environment against a well-coached team.” And it was. Tampa, led by Baker Mayfield, fought until the final whistle. But Hurts once again proved why he’s the emotional and strategic engine of Philadelphia. He contributed 192 total yards, threw two touchdown passes, and showed poise in every key moment.

The best stretch of his career

According to sports outlets like Marca, Jalen Hurts is in the best stretch of his career. It’s not just about the stats—it’s about his impact on the team. The Eagles have now gone ten official games without a loss (excluding preseason), and the quarterback is widely viewed as one of the most consistent leaders in the league.

What made the night even more symbolic was Tom Brady’s presence in the stadium, returning to Tampa in a ceremonial appearance. While Brady praised Mayfield, it was Jalen Hurts who stole the spotlight. His name now sits beside Brady’s in the record books, and even though he insists the team comes first, the NFL is already watching him as the heir to a narrative that once belonged solely to the seven-time Super Bowl champion.

The only QBs over the last 30 seasons to win 18 straight games that they started and finished

– Tom Brady
– Aaron Rodgers
– Jalen Hurts*

*active pic.twitter.com/lBU4ldk0TE

— NFL on CBS 🏈 (@NFLonCBS) September 28, 2025

Next stop

Next up: a home game against the Denver Broncos. If Jalen Hurts wins again, he’ll reach nineteen straight victories and stand alone at the top. But beyond the numbers, what he’s building is an identity—a way of competing that blends talent, composure, and purpose. And if Tom Brady was watching from the stands, he likely saw what’s coming. The future has arrived. And its name is Jalen Hurts.