Jalen Hurts vs. Dak Prescott: Why NFL MVP might be at stake in Sunday’s showdown

Ralph Vacchiano

NFC East Reporter

There might be no one playing better football right now than Dak Prescott. The Dallas Cowboys quarterback is on a remarkable run, putting up video game numbers, and leading the most dangerous offense in the NFL.

And there might be no player better at finding ways for his team to win than Jalen Hurts. It doesn’t always look pretty with the battered Philadelphia Eagles quarterback. But he’s on his way to one of the best seasons of his career, and he’s shown he can beat anyone with both his arm and his legs.

Those two will battle again on Sunday night when the Cowboys (9-3) face the Eagles (10-2) in Dallas with temporary control of the NFC East — and maybe the entire NFC — on the line. But there’s something else that may be at stake when Hurts and Prescott take the field.

The winner will likely emerge as the favorite to become the NFL’s MVP.

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They are already two of the favorites to win the award, but the winner of this game will take a huge step forward in the race with just a month to go in the season. In a game between two top-10 offenses, these quarterbacks will undoubtedly be on center stage in what could turn into an epic shootout. And to the voters who’ll cast their ballots shortly after the end of the season, this head-to-head matchup of top quarterbacks could mean a lot, especially with both of them on the way to what might be the best seasons of their careers.

Yes, there are other candidates for the award. It’s not a two-man race. But on Sunday, the spotlight will belong to Hurts and Prescott. So here’s a look at their candidacies for MVP, and what a win in this NFC East showdown would mean to each one:

The MVP case for Jalen Hurts

There has been a feeling all season long that something is just off when it comes to the Eagles quarterback. He’s obviously been bothered by an injured left knee. He…

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Publish date : 2023-12-06 19:12:05

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