NFL QB Power Rankings: Jalen Hurts vs. Jayden Daniels, who has the edge?

Jalen Hurts got the best of soaring rookie Jayden Daniels last week on Thursday Night Football, but which quarterback would you rather have for the stretch run of the 2024 regular season? Hurts’ poise and toughness were once again on display in Philadelphia’s 26-18 win over the Washington Commanders . He shook off a shaky start to lead three consecutive scoring drives in the fourth quarter. Daniels struggled against the Eagles ’ buzzsaw defense, tossing a late interception that effectively ended the game with 4:58 remaining.

The Commanders haven’t yet hit their bye week, so they’ve played 11 games to the Eagles’ 10. Still, Hurts holds a slight edge nearly across the board over his new young division rival, including completion percentage, pass yards per game, QB rating and rushing touchdowns, and has cracked the top five in odds for MVP: There’s a new favorite for NFL MVP 👀 Josh Allen +125 Lamar Jackson +190 Jared Goff +650 Jalen Hurts +1400 Patrick Mahomes +1500 pic.twitter.

com/2AytA7Ix5S CBS Sports recently released its Week 12 QB Power Rankings , and NFL analyst Cody Benjamin ranked Hurts (No. 6) one spot ahead of Daniels (No. 7).

Here was his take on both players: “The Eagles remain a touch erratic offensively, but boy do they deliver when it counts. Hurts is back to automatic as a rusher, and his downfield touch shows up late. Don't sleep on Philly in the NFC.

“Back-to-back games against legit defenses have taken a toll on his once-soaring rookie campaign, but that's more a testament to those teams. Daniels' natural tools still give Washington life.” — Benjamin It’s important to note that Daniels dropped three spots in these rankings, so he’s spent the majority of the season ahead of Hurts.

Both the Eagles and Commanders figure to be a tough out, but come January, it’s hard not to favor Hurts’ experience as a proven winner. Related Philadelphia Eagles stories: Greenberg: Detroit Lions only have 1 legitimate threat in NFC Eagles executive named candidate to take over as GM for dumpster fire team in AFC CBS football writer makes bold prediction for Rams vs. Eagles Eagles urged to unleash pair of rookie playmakers on offense NFL picks, score predictions for Week 12: Philadelphia Eagles vs.

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