FLORHAM PARK, N.J. – The Jets are preparing to play a "Lamar-esque" quarterback Sunday.
Defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins compared Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts to Lamar Jackson, a former MVP for Baltimore, because of his ability to escape the pocket and just beat everyone down the field.
Hurts leads the Eagles in rushing yards (695) and rushing touchdowns (eight). He’s tied for fifth in the NFL in rushing scores and 10th in yards, just 12 behind Jackson.
"The thing with Jalen Hurts is it’s almost Lamar-esque in the sense that he’s able to dead-leg guys and outrun guys to the corner and guys at every position," Rankins said.