“Bye Eagles Byeeee”: Dallas Cowboys Fans Leave No Stone Unturned After Jalen Hurts Benching in Philadelphia’s Disheartening Defeat

‘ hurt has become the ‘ pleasure. As the benching of the quarterback sent shockwaves through the fanbase, the online sphere has been abuzz with reactions, critiques, and a hint of schadenfreude from the Cowboys’ camp. The Eagles suffered a major upset at the hands of the Adding insult to injury, Hurts was not only injured but also benched in favor of Marcus Mariota.

Advertisement Compounding the team’s struggles is their defense’s drastic decline compared to last season, now ranking low in both points allowed and EPA per play. This vulnerability was exploited by the Giants, with quarterback Tyrod Taylor delivering a strong performance despite their limited running game.

Twitter, the ever present barometer of public opinion, has been rife with comments from Cowboys fans who couldn’t resist taking jabs at Hurts following the Eagles’ defeat. Jalen Hurts faced a challenging game with the Eagles, only completing 7 of 16 passes, including an interception, before being benched with a gnarly finger injury.

His replacement, Marcus Mariota, didn’t fare much better, throwing an interception early on. Advertisement Loading embed tweet https://twitter.com/es3_09/status/1744130339638030740?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw A user mentioned, Loading embed tweet https://twitter.com/dsbac67/status/1744147434844959009?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw Another one commented, Advertisement Loading embed tweet https://twitter.com/nflrums/status/1744138926292422773?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw A comment read, Loading embed tweet https://twitter.com/Bigggs_/status/1744144320637124961?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw Amidst the gloating, concerns were raised about Hurts’ performance this season.

With a record marred by turnovers, including a critical interception in the first half against the Giants, questions about his consistency and ability to lead the team have been mounting. A comment read, with a confused and surprised look gif. Loading embed tweet https://twitter.com/MONOTHEG0AT/status/1744119819551559973?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw Another user commented, Loading embed tweet https://twitter.com/Malcolm_fleX48/status/1744120490925436993?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw However, not all reactions were harsh.

Some fans pointed out the severity of Hurts’ finger injury, arguing that his benching was more a matter of health than performance. A user mentioned, Loading embed tweet https://twitter.com/andrew_kalman/status/1744138990347854317?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw Loading embed tweet https://twitter.com/chiiildish/status/1744129653286326456?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw Loading embed tweet https://twitter.com/Berty4ever_/status/1744146561167237153?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw The Eagles’ struggles, however, extend beyond their quarterback.

The team’s defense, once a formidable force, has seen a significant decline. Ranking 29th in points allowed per game and 30th in EPA per play this season, the defense has been a weak link, contributing to the team’s overall poor performance. With the loss, the Eagles’ hope for a No.2 seed in the NFC has been well and lost.

Jalen Hurts Addresses Downhill Trajectory The defeat saw a dominating Eagles, that started the season 10 1, fall and finish the regular season 11 6, leaving their future up in the air. What’s worse, Jalen Hurts and WR AJ Brown are injured. This does not look good for the previous year’s SB finalists.

In a recent press conference, Hurts addressed these concerns head on. he admitted, acknowledging the team’s failure to capitalize on opportunities. His commitment to improvement was clear, even as he preferred to keep the details of his injury private. Hurts said, focusing on the future rather than dwelling on past failures.

As the Eagles and their fans reflect on a season of highs and lows, the focus shifts to what lies ahead. For Jalen Hurts, the path forward is one of recovery and determination. For the Cowboys and their supporters, it’s a time of revelry and anticipation. Advertisement.