Jalen Hurts immortalizes his name in the Eagles record books: 60 minutes, historic record

Jalen Hurts once again proved why he is the cornerstone of the Philadelphia Eagles, fulfilling his leadership promise during the full 60 minutes of the game against the Washington Commanders and leaving his mark by breaking Marcus Mariota touchdown record.

At a critical point in the season, with the Eagles coming off three losses in their last four games, Hurts took control and guided his team to a victory that reinforces his status as one of the NFL most decisive quarterbacks.

Jalen Hurts and a promise fulfilled in 60 minutes

Before the game, Jalen Hurts gathered his teammates and delivered a clear message. “Everyone has that look in their eyes, keep that up for four quarters, 60 minutes.”

Hurts not only lived up to his words but turned them into action. He completed 22 of 30 passes for 185 yards and two touchdowns, while adding 40 yards on seven carries.

A 15-yard pass to Dallas Goedert at the end of the third quarter marked his 109th career touchdown pass, surpassing Marcus Mariota record and cementing his place as a historic leader for the Eagles in this category.

In just five seasons, Hurts achieved what Mariota took a decade to accomplish, demonstrating consistency and effectiveness in both the passing and rushing game.

This milestone now places him 140th all-time in NFL career touchdown passes, just two shy of tying Jim Zorn, the legendary Seattle Seahawks quarterback.

Leadership and resilience define the Eagles

Despite criticism over his lower passing totals and unconventional playing style, Jalen Hurts remains the central figure around which Philadelphia hopes revolve. He is neither the most traditional passer nor the fastest runner, and many question his long-range accuracy.

However, his ability to stay calm, make key decisions, and lead the team in critical moments makes the Eagles strong contenders to defend their Super Bowl title.

Hurts has secured his fourth consecutive season with 10+ wins as a starter and maintains a record without a full losing season.

His rushing touchdowns, including those achieved with the “Tush Push” play, and his knack for exceeding expectations in high-pressure situations make him a quarterback who, while not perfect, delivers results.