### Jalen Hurts' Stellar Performance Leads Eagles to Victory Over Bengals

Jalen Hurts had a standout game with the Philadelphia Eagles, contributing four touchdowns to secure a 37-17 win over the Cincinnati Bengals. His performance included three rushing touchdowns and one passing touchdown, marking his finest game with the Eagles in the past two years. The Eagles, now boasting a 5-2 record, capitalized on a strong second half, while the Bengals dropped to 3-5 and continued their home-game struggles.

The second half was pivotal for Philadelphia, as they scored on all five of their possessions. Hurts was particularly impressive, completing every pass he attempted after halftime, finishing the second half 9 of 9 for 150 yards with a perfect passer rating of 155.8. He also tied his career high with three rushing touchdowns - a feat he previously achieved in his first career start against the New Orleans Saints in 2020. Significantly, Hurts became the first quarterback in NFL history to record three or more games with three-plus rushing touchdowns.

Meanwhile, key offensive players like DeVonta Smith and Saquon Barkley also made substantial contributions. Smith's 45-yard touchdown reception in the third quarter gave the Eagles a lead they never relinquished. Barkley surpassed 100 rushing yards, his sixth instance of topping 100 scrimmage yards in seven games this season.

In contrast, Cincinnati's offense faltered in the second half, managing only seven points and committing two crucial turnovers. Quarterback Joe Burrow threw an interception and also lost a fumble, both of which contributed to the Bengals' downfall. A critical moment came when Bengals coach Zac Taylor decided to go for a fourth-and-1 on their own 39-yard line, which resulted in a turnover on downs and additional points for the Eagles.

The Eagles capitalized on Bengals' mistakes, culminating in C.J. Gardner-Johnson’s remarkable interception, set up by Isaiah Rodgers' deflection of a deep pass intended for Ja'Marr Chase. This defensive play allowed Philadelphia to further extend their lead and ultimately secure the victory.

Following the win, Hurts emphasized the importance of team cohesion and optimizing their talent, stating, "We just wanna be where our feet are. Obviously we have a lot of talent, but the No. 1 thing is optimizing that talent. I think we're building and trying to find our stride. Set ourselves an identity.... I think we played team football."

The Eagles will next face the Jaguars at home, while the Bengals are set to host the Raiders, hoping to bounce back from their recent defeat.