Philadelphia Eagles soundly defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 15 of the 2024 NFL season and quarterback Jalen Hurts was named best the player of the gameâs by commentator Tom Brady, who is now a featured star on league broadcasts.
Hurtsâ performance was crucial, as he threw for two touchdowns and completed 25 passes for 290 yards to earn the 11th straight win over the Steelers at the Eaglesâ home. It mattered little that Bradyâs relationship with the Philadelphia faithful is not the best, as the New England Patriots legend rewarded the star of the NFC East-leading franchise, who in turn sent a special message to the GOAT.
âYou beat me a couple of times and now youâre giving me trophies, thatâs how itâs done now, right? You know what itâs like to play the quarterback position, itâs all about getting into a rhythm,â Hurts told Brady in a conversation with FOX after being honored by the Patriots legend after win over Pittsburgh.
âI donât think weâve found a good rhythm this year, but we have in the last couple of weeks. Good teams can win in different ways, and I think weâre showing that this year,â Hurts said of the Eaglesâ momentum this season.
Tom Brady, seven-time Super Bowl champion
Why was the Eaglesâ win over the Steelers so important?
With the win over the Steelers, Philadelphia clinched a Wild Card berth, meaning Hurtsâ Eagles will be in the postseason. Head coach Nick Sirianniâs team is 12-2 and riding a 10-game winning streak, the longest in the NFC at the moment this season.
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Hurts also sent a special message to Russell Wilson of the Steelers
âHeâs paved the way for a ton of guys, including myself. I loved him and still love him and watch him do many things people said he couldnât. Tons of respect for him. Definitely cool beating him,â Hurts declared about Wilson after the Eaglesâ win over the Steelers.
