Chris Broussard shares why he thinks Jalen Hurts does not belong in Patrick Mahomes, Joe Burrow category of elite QBs

Chris Broussard reveals reason for Jalen Hurts not belonging in Patrick Mahomes, Joe Burrow level elite QB status
Chris Broussard reveals reason for Jalen Hurts not belonging in Patrick Mahomes, Joe Burrow level elite QB status

Jalen Hurts has had success with the Philadelphia Eagles, leading them to a Super Bowl triumph last season. However, many do not consider him an elite quarterback like Patrick Mahomes and Joe Burrow. According to analyst Chris Broussard, it is because Hurts does not put up the same numbers as Mahomes or Burrow.

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"The reason he's not viewed like Lamar, Patrick and Joe Burrow is because he doesn't put up the numbers," Broussard said Tuesday on "First Things First". "He's never thrown for 4000 yards. He's never thrown 25 touchdowns in a year. He's never averaged 250 yards in a game for a season.
"He's never had a passer rating of even 105. He hasn't put up the numbers, and even though he's a dual-threat quarterback and a very good runner, he's not Josh or Lamar as far as running the football. Most of his running touchdowns are the tush push..."
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Last season, Jalen Hurts threw for 2,903 yards and 18 touchdowns. He also rushed for 14 scores. This season, he has helped the team to a 2-0 record to start off the season.

In Week 1, the Eagles secured a 24-20 victory over the Dallas Cowboys. Hurts completed 19 of 23 passes for 152 yards and rushed for two touchdowns.

On Sunday, the Eagles defeated the Chiefs 20-17 at Arrowhead Stadium, with Hurts completing 15 of 22 passes for 101 yards, along with a rushing touchdown.

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Jalen Hurts shares his thoughts after Week 2 victory against the Chiefs

Jalen Hurts hasn't thrown a touchdown this season and has had fewer than 200 passing yards in both games. However, he believes that in the end, the only thing that matters is winning.

"The game isn't necessarily won off fireworks," Hurts told reporters after Sunday's win against the Chiefs. "It's won off scoring more points than the other team. ... It's just about staying diligent, staying together and finding a way to win."
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"We can go back to film and assess these things, but when you have a level of mental toughness to yourself and you are able to stay focused, remain disciplined and play fundamental football, you find ways to win."

The Eagles next take on the Rams on Sept. 21 at Lincoln Financial Field. The game will be broadcast on FOX at 1:00 pm ET.

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