Jalen Hurts Sends a Blunt Message After the Raiders Win, Pushing the Eagles to Reward Their New Breakout Star Immediately.QQ
There are plenty of big names on the Philadelphia Eagles’ offense — from quarterback Jalen Hurts to A.J. Brown, DeVonta Smith, and star running back Saquon Barkley.
But in the Eagles’ most complete performance in weeks, it was one of the most consistently underrated pieces of the unit who kept showing up at the biggest moments.
That would be tight end Dallas Goedert.
Goedert was the finisher in Philadelphia’s 31–0 demolition of the Las Vegas Raiders, scoring two touchdowns and helping the Eagles snap a three-game skid while moving to 9–5 on the season.
Hurts was nearly flawless — 12-of-15 for 175 yards and three touchdowns — and he looked to Goedert repeatedly when the offense needed precision, rhythm, and certainty.
Two of Hurts’ three touchdown passes went to No. 88, with Goedert finishing the day with six catches for 70 yards and two scores. And it wasn’t just the box score — it was the timing. Philadelphia’s first touchdown came on a 4-yard shovel pass to Goedert, and after halftime, the Eagles put the game out of reach with another 4-yard touchdown pass to him to stretch the lead to 24–0.
From a fan’s standpoint, this is exactly why the “pay him what he deserves” conversation feels natural.
Because Goedert isn’t just a red-zone target. He’s the safety valve, the chain-mover, and the guy who helps everything stay on schedule — especially in games where the Eagles want to play clean, stay ahead of the sticks, and bury opponents without letting chaos back in.
Philadelphia dominated the Raiders in every phase — 387 total yards to 75, and 39:25 to 20:35 in time of possession — and Goedert’s steady impact was a big part of that control.
The money angle matters, too. Goedert already reworked his contract to stay in Philadelphia for 2025 — but performances like this are why fans (and quarterbacks) naturally push the next step: not “pity money,” but long-term respect. When a player is this central to your best version of football, “fair value” starts looking less like a talking point and more like a team-building priority.
And after a shutout win like this — with Goedert playing the closer role twice in the end zone — it’s hard to argue against it.
