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Jan 14, 2022

Coach Sirianni on @JalenHurts' progression since the first matchup against Tampa Bay pic.twitter.com/8dfcgPyove — Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) January 12, 2022 The Eagles and Buccaneers have both improved as a team since the first meeting back in October, but the one advantage Philadelphia could have is the significant improvement of quarterback Jalen Hurts. Philadelphia went 2-5 to start the season, but the 28-22 defeat to Tampa Bay was a part of the turning point. Sirianni was asked Wednesday how much Hurts has improved since the Week 6 matchup with the Bucs. “I think significantly,” the coach responded. “He has definitely gotten better throughout that time, which doesn’t surprise me at all because Jalen is a student of the game. Jalen wants to get better and craves to get better. He has high football character and like I have said plenty of times, guys that are tough, guys that have high football character and guys who love football are going to reach their ceiling.” In the first meeting with Tampa, Hurts completed 12 of 26 passes for 116 yards, one TD, and one INT, while adding 44 rushing yards and two rushing scores late to make the close. He should look much improved on Sunday, along with the entire Eagles offense. List PFF grades: Where Eagles' players ranked in NFL at their position this season List 6 key offensive adjustments the Eagles have to make entering the playoffs RelatedTom Brady on trying to be good a sport, not shaking Nick Foles hand after Super Bowl LII lossFormer Eagles coach Doug Pederson completes interview with Bears for vacant positionEagles vs. Bucs: Tampa activates 3 key players for wild card matchup Email Sign up Like this article? Sign up for the Eagles Wire email newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning An error has occured Please re-enter your email address. Thanks for signing up! You'll now receive the top Eagles Wire stories each day directly in your inbox.

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