Alabama in the Pros

Former Alabama QB leads Eagles to divisional win with 3 passing touchdowns

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Justin Smith
September 13, 2026

Sep 13, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) throws a pass against the Washington Commanders during the second half at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

Jalen Hurts led the Philadelphia Eagles to a 24-22 win over the Washington Commanders on Sunday. DeVonta Smith secured the victory by fielding the Commanders’ onside kick attempt.

Hurts finished the game with three passing touchdowns and 203 yards on 14 completions. He also rushed for 47 yards on seven carries, averaging 7.8 yards per carry.

A Hurts pass to Dallas Goedert up the seams got the scoring rolling for the Eagles.

That first score feeling >>> pic.twitter.com/WpOA9mI0Ky

— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) September 13, 2026

Dontayvion Wicks reeled in Hurts’ second passing touchdown of the game.

Jalen dropping dimes 😮‍💨 pic.twitter.com/X5EhoRMsPv

— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) September 13, 2026

Hurts connected with Goedert again for a 57-yard connection later in the game for another touchdown. The Eagles and Hurts return to action next Sunday when they take on the Tennessee Titans.

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Justin Smith is the Managing Editor and Lead Writer for Touchdown Alabama Magazine with over 10 years of writing experience & expertise. Smith has consistently delivered high quality, extensively researched information on the University of Alabama’s Crimson Tide football team that fans can trust. Smith is official credentialed media with the University of Alabama under Touchdown Alabama Magazine. He is also the Director of Recruiting for Touchdown Enterprises, specializing in scouting and analyzing high school recruits around the nation, specifically focusing on recruits within the state of Alabama.