The past month was a microcosm of Hurts’ football journey — you can doubt him, but you can’t underestimate his ability to respond, especially when the stakes are high. That’s part of the “clutch gene” that Jeffrey Lurie has said he identifies within Hurts. It’s a trait that the quarterback values, too.

Popular Fox Sports 1 sportscaster Nick Wright is among those who claim Hurts is actually holding the 9-5 Eagles back. Hurts mentioned after Sunday’s win against the Raiders that he can handle criticism because he’s dealt with it for most of his career. Wright responded by saying that criticism is fair.

Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts addressed the criticism he's faced in the most Jalen Hurts way possible: with a memorable one-liner.

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts discusses the team's chance in winning the NFC East in back-to-back years.