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Vikings vs Eagles: 5 players to watch on NFL Thursday Night Football | Hurts, Cousins, Jefferson, Gainwell, Brown
Players’ lowdown of the following National Football League Thursday Night Football game, between Minnesota and Philadelphia and their current form.
The Philadelphia Eagles will host the Minnesota Vikings in their home opener on Thursday Night Football after their uneasy win over the New England Patriots in Week 1. To guide you through the matchup, here’s a list of five players you should keep your eye on.
Jalen Hurts
Jalen Hurts, the quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles, delivered an impressive performance in the first game of the 2023 NFL regular season. He completed 66.7% of his passes, amassing 170 yards and throwing a crucial touchdown pass. Hurts’s passer rating 89.2 solidified his reputation as a quarterback capable of leading his team to victory.
With this promising start to the season, all eyes will be on Hurts as he leads the Eagles to success against the “Skol.”
Justin Jefferson
The Philadelphia Eagles chose Jalen Reagor over Justin Jefferson in the 2020 NFL Draft. However, Jefferson’s exceptional performance in his three seasons with the Minnesota Vikings has consistently placed him among the top pass-catchers in the NFL. In his rookie year, he caught 88 passes for 1,400 yards and scored 7 touchdowns. In his sophomore season, he caught 108 passes for a league-high 1,616 yards and scored 10 touchdowns. In his third year, he caught 128 passes for 1,809 yards and scored 8 touchdowns. In the 2023 season opener, he caught 9 passes for 150 yards.
Jefferson’s remarkable journey in Minnesota continues to excite Vikings fans and pose a challenge for opposing defenses, strengthening his position as one of the elite wide receivers in the NFL.
Kirk Cousins
Kirk Cousins, the quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings, had a great start to the 2023 NFL regular season. His precision, accuracy, and two touchdowns helped him earn a passer rating of 102.8.
Cousins is a reliable quarterback, and his performance has left fans optimistic about the future of the Vikings’ offense despite the Week 1 loss to the Bucs.
Kenneth Gainwell
Kenneth Gainwell, the Philadelphia Eagles’ dynamic running back, has proven himself a valuable asset to the team’s offensive arsenal with his versatility and power. Over three seasons, he has rushed for 585 yards, caught 60 passes for 442 yards, and scored 10 touchdowns. In the 2023 season opener, Gainwell showcased his ability to gain positive yardage with 54 yards on 14 carries consistently. As the season unfolds, Eagles fans can expect more impactful performances from this vital component of their offensive strategy.
A.J. Brown
A.J. Brown, a talented wide receiver for the Tennessee Titans and Philadelphia Eagles, is a game-changer on the field.
He has 280 catches, 4,570 receiving yards, and 37 touchdowns in his NFL career, earning him two Pro Bowl selections. In the 2023 season opener, Brown had 7 receptions for 79 yards, averaging 11.3 yards per catch. Eagles fans can expect more electrifying performances from this consistent and reliable target.