12 Photos That Show Jalen Hurts’ Calm Under Pressure
Jalen Hurts’ steady demeanor is the heartbeat of the Eagles, especially when everything is on the line.
- Alyana Aguja
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Jalen Hurts isn’t just a talented quarterback — he’s an ice-veined field general who thrives in chaos. Through late-game drives, playoff pressure, and rookie-year fire, these moments show how Hurts’ calm isn’t an absence of emotion, but a mastery of it. Each photo is a snapshot of a leader who brings order to the storm and never lets the moment be bigger than the mission.
1. 2022 NFC Championship vs. 49ers – Fourth Quarter Drive
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Hurts stands tall in the pocket as chaos swirls around him, eyes locked downfield. The Eagles were protecting a lead, but Hurts didn’t play scared — he managed the clock, moved the chains, and never flinched. In this frame, you see a man whose pulse doesn’t rise when the moment does.
2. 2023 Super Bowl LVII vs. Chiefs – 45-yard Touchdown Bomb to A.J. Brown
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With the world watching and Philly down early, Hurts launched a perfect spiral through double coverage. The photo freezes him mid-throw, his form unbothered, his face unreadable. It’s the picture of someone who lives for the storm, not just survives it.
3. 2021 Week 7 vs. Raiders – Goal-Line Stand
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The Eagles were getting pummeled, but Hurts refused to quit. This photo shows him punching it in for a touchdown, brushing off defenders like a man on a mission. Down big, his eyes still showed belief, not panic.
4. 2022 Week 10 vs. Washington Commanders – 4th-and-Goal Decision
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In a pressure-packed 4th quarter, Hurts had the guts to call his own number. The still image of him crossing the plane with defenders clinging to him shows the weight he carries and the welcome. He didn’t blink, even as the game hung in the balance.
5. 2020 Week 15 vs. Cardinals – NFL Debut as a Starter
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Just a rookie, down 16–0 early, Hurts brought the Eagles roaring back. A shot of him mid-scramble, juking defenders and throwing on the run, captures his blend of poise and playmaking. That game cemented him as more than just a stand-in — it was his team now.
6. 2022 Week 16 vs. Cowboys – Two-Minute Drill Mastery
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With the game on the line and defenders breathing down his neck, Hurts delivered strikes like it was just practice. A snapshot of him post-play, calmly walking back to the huddle as if the crowd wasn’t deafening, says everything. He doesn’t ride the wave; he is the anchor.
7. 2023 Week 12 vs. Bills – OT Game-Winning Touchdown Run
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In the freezing rain, Hurts turned a broken play into a walk-off score. The photo of him breaking into the end zone while defenders slide around him is cinematic. His calm wasn’t passive — it was lethal.
8. 2021 Week 4 vs. Chiefs – Career-High 387 Passing Yards
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Under pressure from a powerhouse offense, Hurts kept pace, throwing darts all afternoon. This photo catches him mid-read, eyes calm, posture clean, ball cocked. Even when outgunned, he never lost composure.
9. 2022 Week 15 vs. Bears – Game-Sealing 68-yard Bomb
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With freezing wind gusts and defenders closing in, Hurts unleashed a long shot that iced the game. The photo shows him just after the throw — balanced, focused, like he’d done it a thousand times. Because to him, pressure is just another rep.
10. 2023 NFC Divisional Playoff vs. Giants – Silent Leadership
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In a blowout win, it would’ve been easy to celebrate wildly. However, the photo of Hurts quietly speaking with his O-line on the sideline, hands on hips, shows a man always working, always leading. Even with the scoreboard smiling, he remained locked in.
11. 2022 Week 12 vs. Packers – 157 Rushing Yards Night
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He tore through Green Bay with surgical control, setting a franchise record. One image, where he calmly slips through a collapsing pocket, ball secured and eyes downfield, illustrates his dual-threat serenity. Hurts doesn’t run because he panics — he runs because he calculates.
12. 2023 Week 14 vs. Seahawks – Final Drive Escape
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The Eagles were down, the crowd was roaring, and Hurts was staring down 3rd-and-long. The photo captures him escaping a near-sack and calmly flipping a first-down pass across his body. His heartbeat? Probably still under 60 bpm.