Jalen Hurts has a strong memory.
The Eagles quarterback made it clear to Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons that he remembered his comment about him after Sunday’s win over Philadelphia.
“You started it —, I had to finish it,” Hurts told Simmons when the Titans defensive tackle approached him during his postgame interview with FOX Sports’ Kristina Pink.
Earlier in the week, Simmons said the Titans just “have to get Jalen Hurts to be a QB” in order to beat the Eagles. Simmons’ comment made the rounds on social media as he took a perceived dig at the Philadelphia quarterback.
Hurts responded with some relatively impressive passing on Sunday, leading the Eagles to a game-winning touchdown in the final seconds to secure a 24-20 victory. He completed 26 of 37 passes for 264 yards and two touchdowns, but Hurts also had two interceptions. Hurts overthrew his receiver on the second interception, putting Philadelphia in foul trouble in the fourth quarter.
However, Hurts ultimately had the last laugh on Sunday, and he made it clear.
“I heard it,” Hurts said when asked about Simmons’ comment.
In a follow-up, Hurts was asked if Simmons’ comment mattered.
“I heard,” Hurts replied bluntly again.
And when Hurts was asked if he liked the way the team responded to that comment, he offered a similar remark.
“I’m glad we won,” Hurts said.