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Watch: Jalen Hurts finds DeVonta Smith for first TD pass of 2023 for Eagles

Eagles' QB Jalen Hurts (#1) celebrates a big play during 2022 NFL season.
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Mac Jones has the New England Patriots on the board against the Philadelphia Eagles, but Jalen Hurts has his team with a 16-7 lead on the road.

Hurts picked up where he left off last season with his first touchdown pass.

RELATED: Jalen Hurts slides in at No. 3 on NFL’s Top 100 players of 2023

He hooked up with DeVonta Smith for a 5-yard touchdown pass to end a drive that took four plays and went 26 yards. Hurts’ scoring toss to Smith gave the Eagles a 16-0 advantage before Jones led the Patriots on a touchdown drive.

Hurts had 22 touchdown passes in 2022.

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Stephen M. Smith is the managing editor and senior writer for Touchdown Alabama Magazine.  You can “like” him on Facebook or “follow” him on Twitter, via @CoachingMSmith. 

Stephen Smith is a 2015 graduate of the University of Alabama. He is a senior writer and reporter for Touchdown Alabama Magazine. He has covered Alabama football for 10+ years and his knowledge and coverage of the Crimson Tide's program have made him among the most respected journalist in his field. Smith has been featured on ESPN and several other marquee outlets as an analyst.

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