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Jalen Hurts throws first career TD pass in relief of Carson Wentz

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Larry Brown | Last updated 12/6/20

Jalen Hurts saw snaps for the second consecutive week, and he took advantage of the opportunity.

Hurts replaced Carson Wentz at quarterback in the third quarter of the Philadelphia Eagles’ game against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday with his team down 20-3. Hurts’ first possession resulted in a punt, but his second one led to points.

Hurts threw a 32-yard touchdown pass to Greg Ward for his first career touchdown, and it came on a fourth-and-18 play no less.

Jalen Hurts hits Greg Ward for the TD on 4th-and-18. Philly sports radio tomorrow will be something else.

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That made it 23-10. As if that weren’t thrilling enough, the Eagles returned a punt for a touchdown to make it 23-16 and a one-possession game in the fourth quarter.

Hurts gave Philly the spark it was seeking. The change away from Wentz made lots of sense considering the former No. 2 draft pick was 6-for-15 for only 79 yards before getting benched.

Wentz may be taking responsibility for his poor play, but he just needs to play better.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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