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10 Thoughts on the NFL: Eagles failed Jalen Hurts, Travis Hunter Emerges, Bad QBs, and more

The Philadelphia Eagles faced severe backlash this week after allowing quarterback Jalen Hurts to play in London despite a reported blood clot in his calf. Sources indicate Hurts was flown to the UK with the clot still present, kept awake for 36 hours due to medical concerns, and then cleared to suit up for a game where physical contact could have worsened his condition.

The decision has raised serious questions about player safety and accountability, with potential long-term consequences for Hurts’ health or career. Meanwhile, the debate over quarterback performance metrics intensified after Caleb Williams’ standout game, where he finished 30-for-26 for 305 yards and a touchdown while leading the league in completion percentage.

Critics argue that dismissing Williams’ success as luck ignores the tangible difference between his play and that of struggling quarterbacks like Bo Nix, who managed just 107 yards on 27 attempts in a recent outing. Nix’s struggles—averaging 174 passing yards per game—have reignited discussions about whether he belongs as an NFL starter, regardless of past records or injury recovery timelines.

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