Eagles face elimination in Nashville

The Eagles trailed the Titans with 1:56 left to play, needing 65 yards to avoid a devastating loss that would validate every skeptic's fears.

Hurts enters the field undeterred

Without tight end Dallas Goedert and with Saquon Barkley nursing a shoulder injury, Hurts showed no signs of panic as he took the field in the scorching Nashville heat.

Overcoming an interception

Hurts had just thrown an interception on the previous drive after getting hit by Titans star Jeffery Simmons, but he never flinched heading into the final possession.

Methodical march downfield

Hurts and the Eagles moved methodically down the field with short, precise passes to DeVonta Smith and others, gaining four yards here, nine there, advancing into Titans territory.

Third down conversion seals it

With under 20 seconds remaining, Hurts delivered a gorgeous 19-yard pass to DeVonta Smith on third-and-six, putting the Eagles within striking distance of the end zone.

Cooper scores his first TD

Hurts found second-year receiver Darius Cooper in the back of the end zone for a three-yard touchdown on the Eagles' final play, giving Philadelphia a 24-20 victory.

Hurts' 14th game-winning drive

The victory marked Hurts' 14th career game-winning drive and the Eagles' first win ever in Nashville, a stadium where they had never won before.

Coach Sirianni praises preparation

Head coach Nick Sirianni said Hurts' composure comes from daily habits and constant practice, not sudden inspiration in the moment.

“That's who he is. That doesn't surprise me. He's constantly in the moment.”

Titans challenged Hurts to be a QB

Titans star Jeffery Simmons had said during the week that all Tennessee needed to do was make Jalen Hurts be a quarterback. Hurts heard it and responded by doing exactly that.

“I heard it. Happy we won.”

Saleh's scheme couldn't contain Hurts

Titans coach Robert Saleh had beaten Hurts before as Jets head coach and designed a plan to limit his scrambles, holding him to just 16 rushing yards. But Saleh had no answer for Hurts' precision passing on the final drive.

Overcoming roster challenges

Hurts acknowledged that missing Goedert, Barkley not at full strength, and new starters on the offensive line made things difficult, but the team persevered through the adversity.

Chemistry built in the offseason

Hurts credited offseason workouts in Florida and Houston, extra film study, and learning Sean Mannion's new offense with building the foundation for the final drive.

New pieces integrate quickly

Hurts highlighted the importance of building chemistry with new additions like Tay Wicks, Hollywood Brown, and Makai Lemon, saying those moments led to success in critical situations.

Bears await in Chicago

The Eagles face the reigning NFC North champion Bears next Monday night in Chicago, with an upgraded opponent schedule ahead over the next three weeks.