Jalen Hurts vs Bucs: Can He Air It Out?

0:00It's April 5th, welcome to NFL News Today, powered by AI and Ready for Kickoff. Jalen Hurts boasts a strong 57-25 regular season record, plus 6-4 in playoffs overall. But against the Buccaneers, he's just 2-4. Former Tampa Bay Lionbacker Levante David broke it down on a recent show, saying the Bucks always keyed in on shutting down the Eagles' run game. They forced Hurts to win through the air by mixing up coverages like cover 0 and cover 1. David recalled one playoff match-up where they dared Philadelphia to pass after getting gashed on the ground earlier that year. Keep him in the pocket, make the reads. That was the plan. Eagles fans know Hurts hasn't been asked to sling it much, whether by choice or scheme. Constant changes at offensive coordinator haven't helped build that passing rhythm either. Not just Tampa Bay, few teams have cracked the code like them, winning 4 out of 6 since Hurts took over. That's a 66% clip against the powerhouse.

1:00Now with the fresh coordinator bringing a McBase style attack, Phillies at a crossroads, Hurts stepping up through the air could define their next run.