Philadelphia thwarted New York’s comeback attempt to clinch a playoff spot at home in the NFC
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jalen Hurts returned from a sprained right shoulder and threw for 229 yards in a conservative game plan, and Philadelphia Eagles Clinch first place in the National Conference standings with a 22-16 win over New York Giants This Sunday.
Hurts played for the first time in three weeks, and the Eagles (14-3) have positioned themselves as a strong Super Bowl contender.
Philadelphia He rebounded from two straight losses to hold backup Gardner Mincio to earn the NFC’s #1 spot and home court advantage in the playoffs. In addition, the team will have a week off, which will sit well on Hurts’ shoulder.
Hurts took to the court wearing a Michael Jordan T-shirt that read “I’m Back,” commemorating the former Chicago Bulls star’s coming out of retirement.
It was met with thunderous applause and cries of “MVP [Jugador Más Valioso]While leaving the tunnel at the time of introductions.
the the Eagles They obviously missed the quarterback, who was a favorite to win the NFL MVP award before he was injured against the Chicago Bears.
Hurts completed 20 of 35 passes in what felt like a preseason game – The the Eagles They converted on one of five trips to the red — and played the entire game.
in 2017, the Eagles They were also the top seed in the NFC and won the Super Bowl.
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