The last time the Eagles rushed for this many yards in a game, Jalen Hurts’ father had not yet been born. The Philadelphia Eagles played in Shibe Park, a ballpark that has since been demolished to make way for a church. And most importantly, the 1948 NFL season marked the first time that referees were equipped with whistles, not horns. Sadly, no amount of inordinately loud instruments could stop what the Eagles did to the Packers’ defensive line on Sunday. Philly imposed their will from the jump to the tune of 363 rushing yards.
The first half’s close score was a miracle when considering Jalen Hurts made NFL history as the first player to record 125 yards on the ground and through the air in a half.