Jalen Hurts Unhappy After Eagles’ Win, Explains Why in Postgame Press Conference

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts addressed the media after leading his team to a narrow 27-26 comeback victory over the Los Angeles Rams in Week 3. (Vídeo Below)

Despite a sluggish first half, the Eagles rallied to secure the win, and Hurts emphasized the grit, adjustments, and standard of play that defined the performance.

“We executed and I think we played a good brand of football,” Hurts said when asked about the passing attack that sparked the second-half surge. While some reporters pressed him on whether the offense was too conservative early on, Hurts responded sharply: “What’s conservative?”

Hurts acknowledged the team’s struggles in the opening half but stressed the collective determination to respond after the break. “They opened up in the second half,” he said when asked about WR A.J. Brown’s involvement. On the broader adjustments, Hurts elaborated:

“It was a matter of just figuring it out. We stayed together as a team. We did not quit. Nobody gave up in competitive sports. That’s what it’s about, and I’m very proud of that… Win, lose, or draw, we were going to look back and be very critical of ourselves and that’s who we would be. But when you win and you feel like you got a lot to learn, you come on with the come on.”

The Eagles offense began to flow at a faster tempo in the second half, something Hurts believes was key. “I think in the second half when pressure was as high as it was, we kind of just let it loose and went out there and played, and that’s the brand of football we played for a long time,” he explained.

He also credited the entire offensive staff, including new coordinator Kevin Patullo: “It was a complete team effort and I had the reflection of whatever it takes. If it meant getting out of character, given the situation and just trying to do it, the only thing we ever cared about out there is to go out there and find a way to win the game.”

On leadership and execution, Hurts underscored the team’s identity: “There isn’t another group of guys that I want to play with when it comes to that. There’s never a doubt, there’s never a quit and there’s always that sense of fight to try and figure it out and so, we’ve been talking about taking pride in winning. We take pride in this game, as ugly as it was and as beautiful as it ended. That’s the agony and the ecstasy of the game of football and we learn from it all.”

Hurts saved special praise for his top targets A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith, as well as the offensive line and defense stepping up in critical moments. “[A.J. Brown], he made some big-time plays. And [DeVonta Smith], he made some big-time catches. [T] Fred Johnson showed up and showed out when his number was called on. [DT Jordan Davis] on the other side. I mean, it is a beautiful game and I think I just take a lot of pride in finding ways to win because that’s why you play the game.”

Ultimately, Hurts framed the game as both a victory and a lesson: “There’s room for us to grow and aggressively attack those things. There’s nothing casual about what’s going to happen moving forward. There is a very assertive effort being made to play to the standard more often. Ultimately, it’s about winning.”

With the Eagles now at 3-0, Hurts’ words set the tone for a team that continues to grind out wins while chasing perfection.