Seahawks should expect Jalen Hurts to play a bunch on Monday

The Seahawks should be prepared for the Eagles playing Jalen Hurts at quarterback.

According to multiple reports, the Eagles have been giving quarterback Jalen Hurts more looks with the first team offense this week. Usual starter Carson Wentz isn’t injured but he is also not playing well. The Seahawks need to be ready for Hurts to take snaps on Monday and be ready for his elusiveness.

Hurts differs from Wentz in quite a few ways. Wentz is more of a typical dropback passer who takes lots of hits but has a big arm. Hurts can be inaccurate but can also keep drives alive with his running ability. Philadelphia would be smart to play both quarterbacks on Monday against Seattle.

The Seahawks don’t have the best defense as it is but Seattle’s coaching struggles with in-game changes when an offense adjusts. What will it be like when the Eagles change out quarterbacks while also changing up styles?

The Eagles offensive line is also banged up and having a quarterback that can move around and get out of pressure is a must. Wentz will take some lumps on Monday should he play the entire game and has already been sacked 40 times this year.

Wentz versus Hurts

Wentz also is worst in the league with 14 interceptions and his quarterback rating is just 73.3, a career-low for Wentz. So a quarterback change based simply on performance wouldn’t be shocking. Hurts has been fairly productive in extremely limited snaps in his rookie season, though he has thrown just two passes (both completions).

Hurts has run the ball 12 times for 56 yards, though. 4 of those runs went for a first down. Should the Seahawks fear an Eagles change to Hurts? No, but they do need to be prepared for such. And Seattle needs to make sure it stays disciplined with Hurts in the game so that Philadelphia doesn’t feed off whatever spark he might give them.