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During their Week 13 game against the New York Jets, the Philadelphia Eagles looked notably different. The endless quarterback dashes and furious scrambles were no longer a part of the game. The squad switched to a considerably more pass-dominant strategy thanks to a new face taking over at quarterback.
Due to a bad ankle, the Eagles benched regular starter Jalen Hurts and replaced him with former Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew II. Minshew shone in his first start for the Phillies after being acquired in the summer.
Gardner Minshew had an outstanding performance against the Jets.
Most people knew Minshew offered the Eagles a greater opportunity to move the ball through the air, and most people also knew how bad New York’s defense is. However, no one knew how terrific the Eagles would look with Minshew as quarterback. He hadn’t started an NFL game in a long time and was only promoted to backup quarterback when Joe Flacco was traded (to the Jets, funny enough).
Despite the uncertainty, Minshew performed precisely what a good backup is supposed to do. In fact, one might argue that he outperformed expectations. Minshew completed 20 of 25 passes for 242 yards and two touchdowns. The Eagles scored on every drive, outscoring the Jets by a whopping 33 points.
Minshew and the Eagles cruised to victory, prompting some to wonder whether he should continue to be the team’s starting quarterback in the future. While it will undoubtedly be a topic of conversation during the Eagles’ bye week, general manager Howie Roseman should be pleased with his Minshew purchase, particularly in terms of how he made a $57 million investment shine.
Dallas Goedert, a tight end with the Eagles, stormed into the scene with 105 yards and two scores.
Most Eagles supporters were aware that a contract extension for Dallas Goedert (the team’s starter tight end) was imminent. The scale of the agreement, on the other hand, astonished many. Roseman gave Goedert a four-year contract for $57 million, making him one of the highest-paid tight ends in the NFL.
Goedert has always been seen as a talent with a lot of promise. But it wasn’t until Week 13 against the Jets that he showed his dominance potential.
Goedert had an immediate impact alongside Minshew, catching six passes for 105 yards and two scores. Both touchdown catches were on vertical shots down the field, demonstrating Minshew’s superior ability to send the ball downfield to Jalen Hurts.
It was Goedert’s finest performance as a pro. His domination set the tone early on and led to Philadelphia’s sixth victory of the season. It’s difficult to envision this happening without Minshew’s arm.
The Eagles must make a choice at quarterback.
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Hurts will continue to be the Eagles’ starting quarterback, according to head coach Nick Sirianni. However, the ever-intrusive Howie Roseman may swoop in and disrupt everything.
Minshew’s ability to connect with Goedert has to excite Roseman, particularly since Hurts only completed one throw to Goedert against the New York Giants the week before. Minshew is certainly a superior match with the TE, whether people like it or not.
If the Eagles decide to stick with Minshew in the future and he continues to aggressively target Goedert in the passing game, the hefty $57 million deal appears a lot more realistic. Most clubs would gladly pay that much for 100 receiving yards or more each game.
The path Philadelphia takes at quarterback will likely be a fascinating subject to watch in the future. It’s doubtful that a definite decision has been taken on the subject.
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