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Winning is the only thing for Jalen Hurts. Doesn't matter how it gets done, as long as his team emerges with a victory.

Sunday's NFC Championship was sweeter than most. Not for the 55 points or the eight offensive touchdowns the Philadelphia Eagles put up in blowing out the Washington Commanders, nor for the four touchdowns Hurts accumulated in the dominant win.

Hurts has heard the criticism all season regarding how the Eagles win. His teammates have as well.

"How about QB1?" said an excited Jordan Mailata. "I love when people doubt him."

The Eagles won all five games this season when Hurts has thrown for less than 150 yards, two in these playoffs. When Hurts threw for less than 200 yards in a playoff game, the Eagles were 4-0. All of Hurts' playoff wins.

That wasn't the case Sunday. Hurts completed 20 of 28 passes for 246 yards with a passing touchdown and a 110.1 rating, averaging 8.8 yards per attempt. He also rushed for three touchdowns in the 55-23 beatdown, becoming the first player in NFL history to throw for a touchdown and rush for three touchdowns in multiple playoff games.

The last time Hurts accomplished this? Super Bowl LVII. The Eagles quarterback always seems to shine in the biggest of stages, yet has been viewed as a deterrent to his offense rather than an asset.

"He plays his best when he feels like you know people doubt him," Mailata said. "He's just made for those moments man. His whole demeanor. Everyone always gives him stick about, you know, wish he could crack a smile here or there. Because of his cool, calm, collectiveness, he's just able to be in the moment, make plays, make sure we're all on the same page.