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ArticleThe Takeaway: Not much new to see in the Eagles’ escape over the Commanders
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It was vintage playmaking by the still-fleet veteran, weaving his way through the defense to convert a first down when nothing was schemed open and his offensive line was leaking oil. And as in years past, it was Hurts' deep balls and ability to play out of structure that generated most of the offensive output.
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Hurts' legs and deep ball carried Eagles past Commanders despite offensive scheme struggles.

Hurts remained the Eagles' primary playmaker in Week 1, relying heavily on his legs and deep ball to generate offensive output. He converted a critical 3rd-and-18 with a 22-yard scramble in the 4th quarter when nothing was schemed open and the offensive line was struggling. The source notes this was 'vintage playmaking by the still-fleet veteran, weaving his way through the defense' and that 'it was Hurts' deep balls and ability to play out of structure that generated most of the offensive output.' His improvisation and previous strengths—legs and the bomb—carried the Eagles to a 24-22 win.

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