The rematch is coming, and Jalen Hurts isn’t hiding how he feels about it. On Wednesday, the Eagles quarterback fired a direct, measured shot when asked how this week compares to Philadelphia’s September 4 win over Dallas. His confidence instantly shifted the tone of the rivalry heading into Week 12, especially with both teams heading in opposite emotional directions. And with the Cowboys trying to steady themselves after a turbulent stretch, Hurts’ timing landed loud.
The latest update of MLFootball highlighted the star QBs take on the upcoming rematch: “NEWS: #Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is very confident about beating Dallas this week. Jalen on the difference from the September 4th game playing the #Cowboys and his current team: “I mean, we won then & we win now. So from a macro perspective, I mean, what else?”
NEWS: #Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is very confident about beating Dallas this week.
Jalen on difference from September 4th game playing the #Cowboys and his current team: “I mean we won then & we win now. So from a macro perspective, I mean what else?”pic.twitter.com/YcbljiLFAq
— MLFootball (@MLFootball) November 20, 2025
Jalen Hurts’ Confidence Sets the Tone As Dallas Braces for a Must-Win
Nov 10, 2025; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) during the game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images
Nov 10, 2025; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) during the game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images
Jalen Hurts didn’t just toss out a confident line. He dropped a reference point the Cowboys can’t ignore. Philadelphia’s Week 1 win turned on Hurts’ legs, not his arm. He scrambled nine times for 63 yards, picked up seven first downs, and scored twice after escaping pressure, the exact detail Brian Schottenheimer brought up again this week. The Cowboys’ defense has allowed the second-most points in the league, and that early collapse on scramble control still stings.
However, this matchup is different for Dallas. They’re at home. Plus, they’ve added Quinnen Williams, Logan Wilson, and two returning young defenders. Williams just produced 1.5 sacks and five quarterback hits in his Cowboys debut, and teammates say his presence has already changed the tempo of the defensive line.According to CBS Sports, even Schottenheimer admitted that the entire game plan hinges on rush-lane discipline because Hurts “can beat you throwing or running.”
Meanwhile, the Eagles arrive as the defending Super Bowl champs, sitting at 8–2 and in full stride. Hurts’ message reflects that posture. Philly believes it can win in an ugly, explosive, or grinding manner. And when he says “we win now,” he’s referencing the team’s evolving roster, its healthier skill group, and its ability to close tight games.
Dallas, on the other hand, enters a brutal 12-day stretch: Eagles, Chiefs on Thanksgiving, then at Detroit. Their season’s faint playoff hope needs a spark, and this game is the only place it can start. The Cowboys haven’t played a home game since before the bye, traded for Williams, dealt with the tragic death of Marshawn Kneeland, and rebuilt parts of their defensive identity.
That’s why Hurts’ quote resonates. The Eagles believe nothing has changed and the Cowboys insist everything has.