Jalen Hurts is one of the prominent Eagles omitted from the Pro Bowl roster. This was first reported by NBC Sports Philadelphia.
It was just over a month ago that Jaleen Hurts was the clear favorite to take home the MVP.
He’s not even a Pro Bowler anymore.
Hurts was notably absent when the NFL Pro Bowl rosters were revealed on Wednesday night, despite his inclusion in 2022. The three quarterbacks selected from the NFC were Brock Purdy of the 49ers (starter), Dak Prescott of the Cowboys, and Matthew Stafford of the Rams.
Given that Hurts is a first-alternate, it’s plausible—even likely—that he will make the Pro Bowl in 2023.
With a franchise-high 38 touchdowns this season, Hurts is ranked second among NFL quarterbacks in total touchdowns. The only quarterback ahead of him this season is Josh Allen of the Bills, with 42. Another noteworthy absence from the AFC roster this year was Allen.
Hurts has guided the Eagles to an 11-5 record in 16 games this season, finishing 66.1% of his throws for 3,803 yards with 23 passing touchdowns and 14 interceptions. In addition, he has run for 601 yards, 15 additional touchdowns, and five fumble recoveries.
Here’s how those stats compare to the quarterbacks from the NFC Pro Bowl:
Hurts: (11-5), 66.1%, 3,803 yards, 23 TDs, 14 INTs; 601 rushing yards, 15 TDs
Purdy: (12-4), 69.4%, 4,280 yards, 31 TDs, 11 INTs; 144 rushing yards, 2 TDs
Prescott: (11-5), 68.4%, 4,237 yards, 32 TDs, 8 INTs; 242 yards, 2 TDs
Stafford: (9-6), 62.6%, 3,965 yards, 24 TDs, 11 INTs; 65 rushing yards
Hurts has superior overall numbers than Stafford when you take into account the rushing stats, but it’s difficult to argue that he should be selected for the Pro Bowl over Purdy or Prescott. Additionally, the Eagles’ record is superior to the Rams’. However, it’s possible that Hurts’ errors kept him out.
Six of Hurts’ teammates—Jason Kelce, Lane Johnson, Landon Dickerson, A.J. Brown, D’Andre Swift, and Hayden Reddick—made the Pro Bowl despite Hurts’ absence.
Aside from Hurts, the Eagles have a number of other backup players: Josh Sweat, defensive end, tackle Jordan Mailata, tight end Dallas Goedert, guard Cam Jurgens, kicker Jake Elliott, cornerback Damien Slay, return specialist Britain Covey, and guard Josh Sweat.
Elliott is ahead of the Cowboys’ Brandon Aubrey on the kickoff. Devon Witherspoon, Jaylon Johnson, Charvarius Ward, and Ron Bland are the corners in front of Slay.
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