- A stellar performance silences critics: Jalen Hurts earned a career-high 95.2 overall PFF grade, the best among all quarterbacks in Week 7 and the highest single-game mark by any passer this season.
- Perfect throwing downfield: A recurring theme throughout the Eagles’ season had been the inconsistency of their passing attack, but they answered those concerns in emphatic fashion Sunday by pushing the ball downfield. On throws of 20-plus yards, Hurts earned a near-perfect 99.9 passing grade with four big-time throws.
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Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles silenced plenty of criticism with a dominant aerial performance in their Week 7 win over the Minnesota Vikings. The reigning Super Bowl MVP delivered his best outing of the season, bouncing back in a big way after some early struggles.
Jalen Hurts earned a career-high 95.2 overall PFF grade, the best among all quarterbacks in Week 7 and the highest single-game mark by any passer this season.
Highest single-game grades at the quarterback position (2025)
| Name | Week | Opp. | Overall Grade | Passing Grade | Rushing Grade |
| Jalen Hurts | Wk. 7 | @ Vikings | 95.2 | 94.9 | 61 |
| Sam Darnold | Wk. 6 | @ Jaguars | 94.6 | 93.5 | 67.7 |
| Spencer Rattler | Wk. 6 | vs Patriots | 93.2 | 91.7 | 73.8 |
| Matthew Stafford | Wk. 1 | vs Texans | 92.9 | 93.8 | 44.4 |
| Sam Darnold | Wk. 3 | vs Saints | 92.7 | 91.9 | – |
A recurring theme throughout the Eagles’ season had been the inconsistency of their passing attack, but they answered those concerns in emphatic fashion Sunday by pushing the ball downfield. On throws of 20-plus yards, Hurts earned a near-perfect 99.9 passing grade with four big-time throws.
Let’s dive into the film and break down how Hurts and the Eagles attacked the Vikings vertically to spark their best offensive performance of the season.
When facing the Vikings and Brian Flores’ defense, the Eagles knew they would need to handle a variety of exotic blitzes. Once they picked those up, the offense began to click, and Philadelphia’s offensive line did a solid job throughout the game of identifying and neutralizing those pressures.
Jalen Hurts with a perfect deep ball nearly 60 yards in the air pic.twitter.com/gMp6Hzbk2M
— Nick Akridge (@PFF_NickAkridge) October 20, 2025
The Vikings ended up rushing six on this play, with a late walk-up from the linebacker and safety. Hurts and the Eagles’ offensive line did a great job recognizing the potential blitz and adjusting protections to pick it up. Once the pressure was neutralized, the Vikings were left in a tough spot defensively — essentially in a Cover-2 look with only five defenders, forcing the cornerback to bail and play as the deep-half defender.
DeVonta Smith ran a fantastic route, turning the corner around, and Hurts — recognizing there was no safety help over the top — delivered a perfect throw nearly 60 yards in the air.
This version of the Eagles’ passing offense is at its best when Hurts is decisive, attacking the intermediate and deep areas of the field. Entering the game, Hurts’ time to throw was tied for the third highest in the NFL at 3.15 seconds. Before Sunday, he earned a 54.2 passing grade on throws released after three seconds, compared to a 77.3 grade on passes thrown in under three seconds.
Really like this from Hurts, no hesitation to rip this pic.twitter.com/39jCKL5K0L
— Nick Akridge (@PFF_NickAkridge) October 20, 2025
Once again, the Vikings sent five rushers, and the Eagles’ offensive line did an excellent job recognizing the pressure and picking it up. This time, Minnesota played man coverage behind the blitz — and Hurts made them pay immediately. He quickly diagnosed the coverage, worked to the two-verticals concept on the far side of the field, and targeted A.J. Brown right away. Recognizing the slot corner’s heavy outside leverage on DeVonta Smith, Hurts knew he didn’t need to drop the ball over the top. Instead, he fired it early, before Brown even turned his head, leaving the safety and slot corner with no chance to make a play.
It’s no secret the Eagles had struggled to get A.J. Brown going early this season, but they changed that on Sunday — not just by feeding him targets, but by attacking downfield. Brown was targeted six times, catching four passes for 121 yards with an average depth of target of 17.8 — his highest mark of the season.
Love the little double move when you know you're getting a 0-blitz. Good ball by Hurts to seal it pic.twitter.com/pDE4uw2D2O
— Nick Akridge (@PFF_NickAkridge) October 20, 2025
On third-and-9 with the game on the line, there was little doubt that Brian Flores would bring pressure, and the Eagles were ready for it. Rather than settling for a quick throw underneath and hoping for a missed tackle, they attacked Minnesota’s aggression with a perfectly timed double move.
It was a smart call — if Hurts had enough time, it would be nearly impossible for the cornerback to defend. Forced to play aggressively and jump any short route, the corner bit just enough on A.J. Brown’s subtle stutter step, giving Hurts the window he needed to launch the deep ball. Hurts delivered it on time and in stride, connecting with Brown to seal the win for Philadelphia.
Despite the early-season criticism, the Eagles are now 5-2 and remain one of the top teams in the NFC. With Hurts playing at this level, this offense looks nearly unstoppable — a daunting reality for defensive coordinators trying to slow down the defending Super Bowl champions.
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