MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Jalen Hurts gave his lagging offense a jolt by throwing for 326 yards and three touchdowns, Jalyx Hunt returned an interception for a score, and the Philadelphia Eagles rebounded from back-to-back losses by hanging on to beat the Minnesota Vikings 28-22 on Sunday.
Hurts went 19 for 23 in a highlight-reel revival of the passing attack that helped the Eagles (5-2) win the Super Bowl last season. He connected with A.J. Brown for two touchdowns and found DeVonta Smith for a career-high 183 receiving yards, including a 79-yard score.
Facing third-and-9 from their 44-yard line with 1:45 left and the Vikings (3-3) still holding two timeouts, Hurts dropped back and launched a 45-yard rainbow into Brown’s arms to seal the game. Brown beat former teammate Isaiah Rodgers with a slick double move up the sideline. Rodgers, in his first season with the Vikings, also got beaten on Smith’s touchdown.
Minnesota quarterback Carson Wentz went 26 for 42 for 313 yards on an erratic afternoon. He threw two interceptions in his own territory and struggled in the red zone, while the Vikings were forced to settle for Will Reichard’s field goals on five of six possessions inside the 20.
Speaking ahead of the game, Wentz said he’s too far removed from his time with Philadelphia to carry a grudge, having made Minnesota his sixth stop in as many seasons. However, he didn’t deliver his best performance against his original team, especially in the red zone.
The Vikings’ backup center Blake Brandel also struggled. He had an errant third-down shotgun snap that sailed over Wentz’s head, costing the Vikings 22 yards in the first quarter. Later, he was run over by Moro Ojomo for a third-down sack in the fourth quarter from the 10-yard line.
Back on track, for now, Eagles offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo, who has faced plenty of criticism during his first two months on the job, masterfully called the opening drive. He leaned heavily on Saquon Barkley against a Vikings defense that has shown vulnerability against the run this season.
The Eagles drove 75 yards in 12 plays while draining 8:01 off the clock. Hurts converted two fourth downs along the way—a predictable “tush push” from their own 45, then a 37-yard strike up the left sideline to Brown, who beat safety Josh Metellus in single coverage for the score behind impeccable pass protection.
After that, big throws by Hurts and a heads-up play by Hunt on third down, with Jalen Carter pressuring Wentz, helped mask larger issues with balance, creativity, and a growing list of injuries.
### Injury Report
The Eagles lost starting center Cam Jurgens (knee) and two key defensive backups—linebackers Azeez Ojulari (hamstring) and Jeremiah Trotter (ankle)—to injuries in the first quarter. Starting cornerback Adoree’ Jackson (concussion) was sidelined in the third quarter.
The Vikings were without starting outside linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel (neck) for the third straight game.
### Up Next
Philadelphia will host the New York Giants next Sunday. Minnesota plays at the Los Angeles Chargers on Thursday.