NFL Decides on Punishment After Jalen Hurts Incident

Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles picked up their second-straight win in Week 8, moving to 6-2 on the 2025 NFL season after defeating Jaxson Dart and the New York Giants in an NFC East battle. Hurts had one of his better games of the year, completing 15-of-20 passes for 179 yards and four touchdowns, including two to tight end Dallas Goedert.

With 13:30 remaining in the second quarter and the game tied at seven, Hurts scrambled for an eight-yard gain before stepping out of bounds. As he did, Giants linebacker Brian Burns hit the former Oklahoma quarterback, sending him sprawling toward the bench. Initially, officials called a late hit on Burns, but they later picked up the flag after replay assistance determined there was “no foul for the quarterback being hit late out of bounds.”

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) looks on prior to the game against the Dallas Cowboys.© Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Still, even without a penalty on the play, Burns faced the possibility of a fine. In the NFL, players can be fined up to $11,593 for a first late-hit offense, increasing to $17,389 for a second in the same season. Fortunately for Burns, the league determined his hit wasn’t severe enough to warrant a fine.

While Burns wasn't fined for his hit on Hurts, two other players from Eagles vs. Giants were. Philadelphia linebacker Jeremiah Trotter Jr. was charged $5,790 for a blindside block, while New York defensive end Rakeem Nunez-Roches was penalized $23,186 for an illegal use of the helmet.

In Week 8, the NFL issued 10 fines across 2,003 total plays, accounting for just 0.5% of all snaps. It marked the lowest single-week fine total of the 2025 season, with the previous low being 13 in Week 5.

Following a bye in Week 9, Hurts and the Eagles will be back in action on Nov. 10, hitting the road to face the Green Bay Packers in Week 10's edition of "Monday Night Football."

BREAKING: Tyler Shough’s Shocking Post-Game Revelation

In the aftermath of the New Orleans Saints’ devastating 34-10 loss to the Los Angeles Rams, rookie quarterback Tyler Shough dropped a bombshell during his post-game interview, leaving fans and analysts alike in utter disbelief. The 2025 second-round draft pick didn’t hold back when discussing the game and his performance, suggesting that something much bigger was at play.

"Honestly, I knew something was off. We didn’t stand a chance. I felt like we were set up to fail. The game plan wasn’t right, and the team wasn’t behind me the way they should have been. I’ve been in enough locker rooms to know when things don’t add up — and today, nothing added up."

Shough’s candid admission has sparked waves of controversy, with fans questioning whether there’s more going on behind the scenes than just a poor performance. The rookie signal-caller seemed to imply that the Saints were doomed from the start, suggesting that the loss wasn’t just due to the Rams’ talent but possibly to a

lack of support from within the team itself.

His words come after a game where the Saints were completely overwhelmed, failing to generate any rhythm on offense. Shough completed 15 of 24 passes

for 176 yards, throwing one touchdown and one interception. The Saints’ offense struggled to move the ball, and a lack of a solid game plan appeared to be a central issue, with the Rams dominating both sides of the ball.

Shough’s comments are even more striking given the high expectations surrounding his transition from college to the NFL. The Saints, having benched Spencer Rattler earlier in the season, were relying on Shough to lead them through a rebuilding year. However, with the team now sitting at

1-8, questions have arisen about the overall direction of the franchise. Was this loss a result of poor coaching and preparation, or is there something more sinister at play?

Many fans and analysts are now wondering whether Shough’s frustration stems from a deeper issue within the Saints' organization. Some have speculated that the team’s coaching decisions under head coach

Kellen Moore might be contributing to the confusion and lack of cohesion in the locker room. Was the game plan ineffective, or were the players simply not bought into it
?

Moreover, Shough’s words add fuel to the fire of speculation that the Saints may have quietly embraced a rebuilding year, focusing on future draft picks rather than pushing for immediate success. The team’s struggles, paired with Shough’s blunt assessment of the situation, have led to whispers that the Saints could be

tanking for a higher draft position.

As the Saints prepare for their next matchup, against the Carolina Panthers, the questions surrounding the future of the team loom larger than ever. Will Shough’s comments spur a change in approach, or will the team continue down the current path, with more growing pains ahead?

The clock is ticking for the Saints, and Tyler Shough’s statement has only made one thing clear: this team needs to find a way to rally together — fast. Without a clear direction or solid support, it’s hard to see how they’ll get out of this spiral.

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