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Of all the changes that have come to the Philadelphia Eagles’ offense in 2025, one of the most surprising has been the declining frequency at which Jalen Hurts has called his own number and run the ball. One of the more dominant rushing threats from the quarterback position the NFL has to offer, Hurts’ rushing attempts and yards per attempt have gone down alongside his team’s overall rushing struggles, dropping from 10 and 42 in 2024 to just 7.0 and 27.4 in 2025. Asked if this has been a concerted effort by the Eagles, or if his quarterback has simply focused more on throwing the ball instead of liberally crossing the line of scrimmage in the pursuit of additional yards, Nick Sirianni told reporters on Monday that it isn’t one factor, but instead a result of how the offense has been playing out. “We’re always thinking about how to protect Jalen and make sure that he is healthy for the long haul. Different plans have different reasons of why you run different things, and like I said, we will do everything we need to do to help this offense get rolling. Jalen’s talented in running the football. He is talented in also holding the backside when he doesn’t run the football, so a lot of different ways to do that. Again, always looking at everything and how we can improve,” Sirianni explained via John Clark. “Again, you’re always thinking first about what the players do well, especially with your quarterback, how do you make sure that you’re keeping them safe on those? Even when you think about those, there are quarterback runs you can run that are a little [safer] than another quarterback run. But it’s still football and you still [face] a risk at with every snap that you take, and that’s on a drop back, too. But again, you look at the defenses, how you want to attack, you look at what you do well, how to protect the guys, and you’re just looking for the best way to go about that. I don’t think anybody wants to come out of a game with Jalen having 15 carries, design carries. But again, we’re looking at everything, and we’ll see how that looks going forward.” While Hurts hasn’t been running the ball as often in 2025 as he did in 2024 or in any season since he was a rookie, his sacks are down too, from 2.53 in 2024 to 2.25 on 4.5 more passing attempts per game. Sure, most fans would like to see the Eagles have more success on the ground, something Hurts’ RPO has done exceptionally well over the years, but that is an encouraging development for a team that has long been asked to throw the ball more effectively. Get the two working together, and the Eagles might really be cooking once more. The post Eagles HC Nick Sirianni explains eyebrow-raising change to Jalen Hurts’ game appeared first on ClutchPoints.

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye had himself an evening against the New York Giants on Sunday at Gillette Stadium, going 16-of-20 for 207 yards and two touchdowns. Oh, by the way, that’s just in the first half. Maye carved up the Giants right from the onset, giving the Patriots a comfortable lead at halftime, 30-7. The 23-year-old signal-caller extended their lead in the first quarter, 17-0, after a three-yard pass to Kayshon Boutte. He followed it up with a 33-yard laser to Kyle Williams in the second frame to maintain their advantage, 24-7. Drake. Maye.@DrakeMaye2 | @k_mmoneyyyy | #ProBowlVote ESPN pic.twitter.com/FaddiUw5vF — New England Patriots (@Patriots) December 2, 2025 Maye’s masterful performance in the first half had fans buzzing on social media. “Drake ‘Drake Maye’ Maye,” said @nhllex, referring to the meme. “I LOVE DRAKE MAYE,” professed @vladdyguerrero. “Drake Maye is literally gonna mess around and win the MVP,” added @Americaonly9. @Imayebeliever went with a GIF of the popular scene from the movie, “Gladiator.” Even Maximus Meridius would be impressed by Maye’s sophomore year. pic.twitter.com/G0BlS83HMr — Flying Elvis (@Imayebeliever) December 2, 2025 “He throws the prettiest ball. So smooth. Right in the bucket!” posted @Fyourfeelings18. “Forget a Pro Bowl. He is the MOST VALUABLE PLAYER,” declared @ButerinStin. Truly, it has been an MVP-worthy stint for Maye in his second year in the league. There were doubts about Maye when the Patriots drafted him as the third overall pick, particularly his lack of experience and throwing mechanics. Well, clearly, he has proven everyone wrong. He is looking very much like the team’s cornerstone for years to come, and it’s scary to think that he is still learning the nuances of the NFL. The post Drake Maye’s 1st half effort in Patriots-Giants has social media buzzing appeared first on ClutchPoints.

With the Cleveland Cavaliers being on the second night of a back-to-back on Monday, they decided to give Darius Garland the night off so he wouldn’t re-aggravate his toe injury troubles. This freed up Donovan Mitchell to do the bulk of the heavy lifting against a flatlining Indiana Pacers team. Mitchell, who didn’t have the best of games on Sunday in a 117-115 loss to the Boston Celtics, bounced back in a huge way — finishing with 43 points, nine rebounds, and six assists in a convincing 135-119 win over their division rival. At 29 years of age, Mitchell remains in the middle of his prime and is reaching heights that not too many players before him have done. In fact, the Cavs star, in his first 20 games of the season, only belongs with Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry in an exclusive club. According to ClutchPoints NBA insider Brett Siegel, Mitchell is only the second player in NBA history to average at least 30 points per game on over 50 percent shooting from the field while drilling 80 or more three-pointers over his first 20 games of the season, joining Curry. Amid the Cavs’ injury troubles, the team has needed Mitchell to play at an unbelievable level. And to his credit, he has answered the call. Cleveland may not be as good this year as they were in last year’s regular season, but make no mistake about it — they might be just as dangerous of a team, especially when Mitchell is playing like this. Cavs’ unsung heroes are stepping up David Butler II-Imagn Images Mitchell might be in impressive company rubbing elbows with Curry in terms of scoring efficiency and three-point volume, but without the emergence of a few unsung heroes, the Cavs would have found it more difficult to overcome the depleted Pacers. In particular, Jaylon Tyson, the 20th overall pick of the 2024 NBA Draft, appears to be a huge draft-night win for Cleveland. Tyson recorded 27 points and 11 rebounds on a pristine 10-13 shooting night, as he has filled in admirably for Jarrett Allen, who’s currently on the mend with a finger injury. Nae’Qwan Tomlin also continues to be a revelation, as he is a hustle guy who gets the job done for the Cavs, while Tyrese Proctor has also given his team some quality minutes off the bench. The post Cavs’ Donovan Mitchell joins Stephen Curry in historic NBA club in win vs. Pacers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Arkansas Razorbacks football program made a powerful early statement under new head coach Ryan Silverfield, landing one of the biggest recruiting wins of the 2026 cycle. The Razorbacks strong recruiting efforts paid off Monday as four-star defensive lineman Anthony Kennedy Jr. flipped his commitment from the Miami Hurricanes, signaling a major shift in momentum for the Razorbacks football program. The 6-foot-6, 315-pound Kennedy, a standout from Little Rock Central, had been part of the 2026 Miami football recruiting class since June before choosing to stay home and join his in-state SEC program. His flip underscores the surge of momentum building around Silverfield and the Razorbacks as the new staff quickly strengthens its ties to local talent. Kennedy’s move also leads a four-player in-state haul that included top prospects who previously were committed to Missouri and Oklahoma. Rivals’ Hayes Fawcett posted the news on his X (formerly known as Twitter), confirming the commitment change and sharing the four star’s excitement about his decision to join the Razorbacks. The post features a statement from the defensive lineman that perfectly captured the pride behind his move back home. “It’s always been a dream of mine to play for my home state. Can’t wait to get this thing rolling!” For Arkansas, this commitment represents more than a single flip. It signals a broader shift built on in-state pride and renewed recruiting strength. The Razorbacks, coming off a 2-10 season, are already showing signs of change under Silverfield, whose early push to keep top Arkansas talent home has gained fast traction. The commitment of Kennedy reflects that momentum and reinforces the direction the program is now taking. With Kennedy Jr. anchoring the early 2026 class, Arkansas football has turned a difficult season into a promising new era. The early success of Silverfield at the program suggests that the Razorbacks are set to reemerge as a recruiting power within the SEC and nationally. The post Arkansas football flips 2026 DL from Miami appeared first on ClutchPoints.