Jalen Hurts’ slide from MVP to Eagles afterthought exposed in three costly errors

Jalen Hurts’ 2025 season took a sharp turn after three costly errors

Jalen Hurts’ MVP-level 2024 campaign collapsed in 2025 after three missteps that turned him from Philadelphia’s franchise cornerstone into an afterthought. The Eagles’ quarterback, once the league’s top dual-threat playmaker, now faces a make-or-break offseason to restore his elite standing.

What went wrong for Jalen Hurts in 2025?

Hurts’ first blunder came in Week 3 at the Dallas Cowboys, when two interceptions in the red zone handed Dallas a 27-24 win. His second mistake arrived in Week 10 against the New York Giants, a 31-28 loss where he fumbled twice inside the final two minutes. The third error sealed his fate in Week 16 against the San Francisco 49ers, a 38-10 drubbing where he threw three picks and lost two fumbles.

Why the slide matters for Jalen Hurts and the Eagles

The drop from MVP finalist to afterthought cost Hurts his starting role late in the season, with Nick Sirianni benching him for Jalen Milroe in December. Philadelphia missed the playoffs for the first time since 2020, and Hurts’ passer rating fell from 117.2 in 2024 to 89.7 in 2025. His rushing yards also dipped from 759 to 412, ending his streak of three straight 700-plus rushing seasons.

What comes next for Jalen Hurts?

Hurts enters 2026 with a chance to reset under new offensive coordinator Kellen Moore, who arrives from Dallas. The Eagles retained their core offensive line and added speed at receiver, giving Hurts weapons to rebound. But the pressure is on: Philadelphia’s 2026 draft capital includes two first-round picks, and Hurts must prove he can still lead a contender-or risk losing his job to Milroe.