Emmanuel Acho breaks down why game against the Cowboys is a must win for the Eagles despite 10-2 record

Jalen Hurts might have a tough challenge against the Dallas Cowboys in the coming time.

Emmanuel Acho breaks down why game against the Cowboys is a must win for the Eagles despite 10-2 record

Emmanuel Acho and Jalen Hurts (Via Imago/SI)

Analyst Emmanuel Acho believes that the game against the Dallas Cowboys will be a must-win game for the Philadelphia Eagles after their loss against the San Francisco 49ers. It was a blowout loss by a margin of 42-19. Despite that loss, the Eagles have maintained a steady record in the league. They are presently standing tall with a record of 10-2. With ten victories and two losses, their playoff dream is very much active this season.

However, Acho does not want to sound much hopeful with the records only. He instead focussed on some other points. He discussed that Jalen Hurts is presently in a tumultuous position. Comparing his earlier seasons with 2023-24, Acho highlighted that Hurts has had fewer rushing yards. He arrived at the argument that the QB needs support from his teammates this season.

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The analyst said on Speak on FS1:

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If you lose to the Cowboys, you have to play Jalen Hurts entirely till the rest of the season just to ensure you get the NFC East. Not the NFC. You will not get a by if you lose to the Cowboys. You can not control your destiny. The 49ers can or the Lions can maybe. The only way you can get Hurts a healthy season is to win. If you win, you are two games ahead of the Cowboys. Now you have a choice. You can win the NFC East.

The Cowboys are just trailing a game behind the Eagles. They are presently at a 9-3 record while the Eagles are at 10-2. Their previous meeting in the league ended in a victory for the Eagles. It was a tough battle as multiple decisions in favour of the Cowboys were overturned by the referees. Otherwise, the Cowboys could have emerged victorious.

Emmanuel Acho is concerned about Jalen Hurts’ health

Emmanuel Acho feels Jalen Hurts has been overused by his team this season and that is the sole reason he’s having problems producing more rushing yards. He alone can’t handle all things and desperately needs help from his peers.

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The analyst further noted:

Jalen Hurts is not 100% healthy. When they had played the 49ers in the playoffs Hurts had 11 carries for 39 yards. In the last game, he had seven carries for 20 yards. It is a 50% decrease in Jalen Hurts' rushing outputs. It must get Hurts healthy this season.

Against the 49ers, Hurts had a good game statistically but he was outclassed by Brock Purdy’s mammoth performance. It is to be seen whether he produces his masterclass against the Cowboys.

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