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Jalen Hurts had a classic Jalen Hurts game in Week 1, connecting on a handful of downfield shots while willing Philadelphia's offense down the field with well-timed scrambles against Washington. Hurts completed 6 of 9 downfield passes (10+ air yards) for 176 yards and three touchdowns in Week 1 against the Commanders. His yardage on those throws was the eighth-highest downfield total of his career, while he threw three-plus downfield touchdown passes for just the sixth time.
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Hurts' Week 1 downfield efficiency (176 yards, 3 TDs on 9 attempts) ranks eighth in career totals.

Hurts had a classic Week 1 performance, connecting on downfield shots and willing Philadelphia's offense down the field with well-timed scrambles against Washington. Next Gen Stats show Hurts completed 6 of 9 downfield passes (10+ air yards) for 176 yards and three touchdowns; his yardage on those throws was the eighth-highest downfield total of his career, while he threw three-plus downfield touchdown passes for just the sixth time in his career.

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