What does Jalen Hurts need to do in the NFC Championship game to propel the Eagles to the Super Bowl? Here's Hurts’ blueprint to beat the 49ers. FlyEaglesFly
According to Hurts, he still wasn’t—and likely isn’t—at 100% health-wise, but with the strong play of the offensive line in front of him and the mental toughness he plays with, it didn’t really matter. He answered the call when he had to and took advantage of the Giants’ defensive weaknesses with his arm and his legs.
Where New York had a glaring weakness defending the run all season, San Francisco is the polar opposite. Their defense, particularly against the run, was the NFL’s best this season. They allowed fewer than 78 rushing yards per game throughout the regular season and just 62 yards per game to running backs so far this postseason. So against the 49ers on Sunday, the Eagles may have to lean even more heavily on Hurts and the passing game.
On Sunday evening, the 49ers turned two Dak Prescott interceptions into six points as the Cowboys lost by seven. Hurts is going to have to avoid costly errors like those to keep the Eagles in front. One way to do so is taking what the defense gives him and spreading the ball around to his different targets, something Prescott didn’t do and something Hurts has done well all season.
On the flip side, Hurts should be ready to take advantage of scrambling opportunities as well. If the offensive line continues to dominate the trenches the way they have all season, the third-year quarterback will be well-protected once again, but that doesn’t mean he shouldn’t take off running if an opportunity presents itself.
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