5 bold Eagles predictions heading into the 2023 NFL Season

Bold Eagles predictions heading into the 2023 NFL season

1. Jalen Hurts wins MVP

Jalen Hurts just had a monster season where he finished second in the MVP voting behind Patrick Mahomes. Were it not for a shoulder injury that kept Hurts out of two games late in the season with the Eagles practically already securing a bye week, he may have had a case to win the award over Mahomes.

The Eagles went 14-1 in the 15 games Hurts started last year. In those 15 games, he threw for 3,701 yards and 22 touchdowns, while only tossing six interceptions. He also added 760 yards on the ground and 13 rushing touchdowns. His dual-threat ability combined with the supporting cast of A.J. Brown, Dallas Goedert, and the continuously-ascending Devonta Smith made the Eagles’ offense virtually unstoppable.

Once the playoffs came, Hurts continued to elevate his game. Despite losing in the Super Bowl to Mahomes and the Chiefs, Hurts had a historic Super Bowl performance. As a quarterback, he tied the record for rushing touchdowns in a Super Bowl, reaching paydirt three times on the ground.

After an epic season that had Hurts and the Eagles fall just short of their ultimate goal, the franchise rewarded him with a five-year contract worth $255 million. Now that he has been given this huge contract, expectations will only continue to grow.

Jalen Hurts’ work ethic and leadership skills combined with his physical gifts make him a candidate to live up to his contract value. The Eagles will come out hungry next season on a revenge tour following their Super Bowl loss, and Hurts will lead the way. His efforts will lead to him earning this year’s NFL MVP Award honors.