Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts set an NFL record on Philadelphia’s first possession today.
Hurts plunged into the end zone on a tush push quarterback sneak for his 15th rushing touchdown of this season. That’s the most in NFL history, breaking a record set by Cam Newton, who ran for 14 touchdowns in 2011.
The Eagles’ first offensive drive started at the Giants’ 13-yard line thanks to a Britain Covey 54-yard punt return. From there D’Andre Swift ran 12 yards to the 1-yard line, and the Eagles did their classic Brotherly Shove play after that.
The Giants lined up offside on the Eagles’ touchdown, but it didn’t matter: Defenses have proven themselves largely incapable of stopping the play, even when they try to get an extra advantage.
The Giants went three-and-out on their opening possession, and early on everything is going right for the home team in Philadelphia.
