After Lane Kiffin implemented his explosive spread attack in 2016, Alabama head coach Nick Saban brought in Daboll to modernize the Crimson Tide offense. Hurts was coming off a 14–1 season as a true freshman but needed refinement as a passer and Daboll delivered.

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The much-maligned Jalen Hurts took advantage of a secondary littered with backups and threw for 179 yards and four touchdowns before taking the final series off. The vaunted Giants defensive line was carved up for 276 rushing yards by Saquon Barkley (150 yards), Tank Bigsby (104 yards) and Hurts (22).

New York Giants linebacker Kayvon Thibodeaux was a little peeved after a fumble on the tush push was not called on the Philadelphia Eagles.

Fox rules analyst Dean Blandino: "To me, he is pushing forward, he is reaching. That is an early whistle, in my opinion."

A groin injury seemed to be the issue. His night was over at that point. He appeared in good spirits. That seemed like a good sign, but it's always good to check in. Media members caught up with Saquon Barkley after Philadelphia's 38-20 win over the New York Giants.

The Eagles were faced with a long 2nd-and-26 at their own 40 early into the fourth quarter, still leading the rival New York Giants by 11 at that point Sunday at Lincoln Financial Field, but under a scenario where they've allowed too many of their games to be much closer than they probably ever really needed to be.