In a recent interview, Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts revealed that his approach to correcting performance issues hinges on a deep dive into past games.
The Slump and the Past
Hurts discussed the Eagles’ three‑game slump that followed a strong first nine‑game stretch. During the first nine games, he completed 69 percent of his passes, threw 16 touchdowns, one interception, and posted a 112.0 passer rating that ranked fifth in the league. The last three games saw his completion percentage drop to 59 percent, with three touchdowns, one interception, and an 84.3 passer rating that placed him 18th.
Hurts’ Self‑Scouting Philosophy
“Go back,” he said, with emphasis on the word back. “Go back. Yeah, go back.” Hurts explained that whenever he questions what’s wrong now, he goes back to earlier seasons to see what was working. He said, “You asked me about last game, but it’s not just the last game I’ve watched,” he said. “It’s going back and watching a ton of different things. Years, games from the season, the rhythm, the sequencing, the structure that we had and how organized we were.”
Game‑by‑Game Stats
In the Eagles’ eight wins, Hurts completed 67.2 percent of his passes with 13 touchdowns, no interceptions, and a 110.1 passer rating. In the four losses, he completed 64.5 percent of his passes with six touchdowns, two interceptions, and a 95.3 rating. These numbers illustrate how his performance varies between wins and losses.
The Chargers Game in Inglewood
Hurts referenced the Eagles’ Monday‑night game against the Chargers in Inglewood, California, as part of the three‑game slump. He noted that the game was a key moment in the recent downturn and that reviewing that matchup was essential for his analysis.
Reflection on the Bears Game
When asked about the Bears game, Hurts avoided a micro‑level answer and instead spoke broadly about his film review habits. He emphasized that he watches many games, not just the most recent, to understand rhythm, sequencing, and structure.
High‑School Lessons
Hurts alluded to learning from high‑school football in Texas, where his father was his coach. He said, “What it does, it takes me back,” he said. “It takes me back to what that coach was thinking, what I was thinking, what I was being taught to do, the flow of the game, how it was called, the sequencing, the feel. It takes me back to that.”
The Film‑Review Process
He explained that watching film of himself under different coaches, teammates, and schemes helps him “process that and then that just fosters more great conversation.” Hurts added that when he talks to coaches like Nick or K.P., they may not know where the idea originates, but they’re all professionals and the process is standard.
Conversations with Coaching Staff
Hurts stressed that self‑correction is powerful, especially when “you got a lot of change around you.” He said, “So being able to have conversations about that and always trying to in some ways get people up to speed on how you see things and then respect their perspective on how they see it and just work with it and try and go win the game.”
Self‑Correction and Improvement
He emphasized the need for an appetite to improve, saying that improvement happens most when things aren’t comfortable. Hurts said, “You’ve got to have an appetite to improve and you improve most when things aren’t comfortable.” He believes that responding well during tough times is how a player takes leaps and steps.
Lessons from Wins and Losses
Hurts reflected that his varied experiences have taught him how to self‑correct in ways that assess mistakes. He said, “I know the importance of not being a repeat offender. But I think self‑correction is a very powerful thing as a player, and especially when you got a lot of change around you.”
Key Takeaways
- Hurts uses past film to identify what worked and to fix current struggles.
- He draws lessons from high‑school coaching and recent game reviews.
- Self‑correction and open conversation with staff are central to his improvement strategy.
Hurts’ candid look at his self‑scouting routine shows that even a top NFL quarterback relies on detailed film study and honest self‑assessment to stay competitive.
