Philadelphia,Sa – May 10, 2025
The Philadelphia Eagles ignited a firestorm on May 7, 2025, when a quarterback ranking sparked outrage among their Super Bowl-winning faithful. A betting giant dared to place a rising NFC East rival above Philly’s proven champion, prompting fierce backlash. Who’s the star at the heart of this controversy?
Jalen Hurts, the Eagles’ Super Bowl LIX MVP, was shockingly ranked behind Washington Commanders’ Jayden Daniels by FanDuel. Hurts torched the Chiefs for 221 passing yards, 72 rushing yards, and three total touchdowns in a 40-22 rout, yet Daniels, the 2024 No. 2 pick, took the top NFC East spot. “It’s pure trolling,” fan Anthony Delfranco raged on X.
Daniels led the Commanders to a 12-5 record and an NFC Championship berth, tallying 349 yards and five touchdowns in a 36-33 Week 16 win over Philly. But ** Hurts** answered in the rematch, throwing 246 yards and four touchdowns in a 55-23 NFC Championship blowout. Eagles fans flooded X, slamming FanDuel’s list as “disrespect” to their two-time Pro Bowler.
NFL analyst Daniel Jeremiah called the ranking a head-scratcher, noting Hurts’ 38 career rushing touchdowns and $255 million contract reflect his elite status. “He’s the division’s king,” Jeremiah said. FanDuel’s post, captioned “Did we forget anyone?”, only fueled the fire, with fans vowing to boycott the platform.
The Eagles are poised to dominate 2025, with Hurts, A.J. Brown, and Saquon Barkley leading a juggernaut offense. Daniels may shine, but Hurts’ Super Bowl ring and 14-1 2022 record set the standard. Philly fans, your QB’s ready to silence doubters again.
