Rare Jalen Hurts fumble costs Eagles in

Rare Jalen Hurts fumble costs Eagles in

Jalen Hurts is usually one of the most sure-handed quarterbacks in the NFL. But the Super Bowl is a different beast where anything can happen.A little mistake as a ball-carrier proved costly to the Eagles during the Houston Astros Custom Jersey Super Bowl.In the second quarter, Hurts took the snap on a quarterback draw and tried to switch the ball from his left hand to his right as Nick Bolton blew the third-and-6 play up, but dropped the ball on the attempted switch. Bolton blew past the quarterback and scooped up the ball and raced into the end zone for a game-tying, 36-yard fumble recovery.CHIEFS TIE IT BACK UP WITH A SCOOP AND SCORE: on FOX: Stream on NFL+ NFL (@NFL) MORE: Hurts has historically been a steady ball-carrier in his football career, Carlos Lee Jersey rarely having i sues with po se sion. Last season, he lost only two fumbles. Among NFL quarterbacks with at least 360 carries in their career, only Tyrod Taylor (25) has fewer than Hurts' 27 career fumbles, .Adding to the sting of the play was the reason the Eagles faced a third-and-6 to begin with. Philadelphia had originally faced a third-and-1 and had lined up for its , which had already been succe sful Evan Gattis Jersey in the game for a touchdown. But right guard Isaac Seumalo was called for a false start, backing the Eagles up five yards and forcing them to try again on third down from five yards further back.Bolton's touchdown return Jose Cruz Jr. Jersey provided a major spark for the Chiefs, as it tied the game up after the offense went three-and-out on the previous drive. The Eagles had a chance to score on a second straight drive and potentially go up by multiple scores.MORE: The score also provided a huge jump in win probability for the Chiefs, doubling their odds to win from 27 percent to 54 percent, according to NFL Next Gen Stats. Needle J.R. Richard Jersey s to say, a much-needed boost for the Chiefs, and a big turnaround for the Eagles.After a false start puts the Eagles in 3rd 6, Nick Bolton picks up Jalen Hurts' fumble and runs it back 36 yards for a touchdown.The Chiefs win probability increased from 27.0% to 54.0% (+27.0%) as a result of the scoop-and-score. | Next Gen Stats (@NextGenStats)