NFL analyst compares Jalen Hurts to a 'Porsche' when describing Eagles usage of star QB
Jalen Hurts has drawn many comparisons, but none as accurate as the one former Notre Dame star linebacker and NFL Network analyst Manti Te'o came up with for the Eagles star. During a recent episode of Good Morning Football, the former Notre Dame and NFL linebacker compared the Super Bowl MVP to a Porsche.
"Jalen Hurts is a Porsche and the Eagles use him like a Porsche"
Hurts led the Eagles to a 15-2 (.882) record in games he started and finished last season (including playoffs). Since 2022, Hurts is 42-12 (.778) as a starting QB, which marks the 2nd-best winning percentage in the NFL, trailing only Patrick Mahomes (.828, 48-10).
Last season, Hurts finished the regular season with career highs in completion percentage (68.7%) and passer rating (103.7), while leading all quarterbacks with 14 rushing TDs (T-5th overall). He is the first player with 13+ rushing TDs in three straight years since LaDainian Tomlinson (six, 2002-07).
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