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Jalen Hurts Emerges as MVP Frontrunner Despite Placing Ninth in ESPN QB Rankings

Super Bowl LIX MVP honors fuel MVP speculation despite debate over whether his achievements stem from personal growth or an all-star supporting roster.

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Justin Herbert #10 of the Los Angeles Chargers looks to pass the ball against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on November 7, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Jalen Hurts #1 of the Philadelphia Eagles reacts before the game against the Washington Commanders at Northwest Stadium on December 22, 2024 in Landover, Maryland

Overview

  • NFL.com’s Grant Gordon predicts Hurts as the leading candidate for the Eagles’ first regular-season MVP since the 1960s following his Super Bowl LIX MVP showing.
  • ESPN’s annual poll of executives, coaches and scouts ranked Hurts ninth among league quarterbacks, surprising many after his championship performance.
  • Head coach Nick Sirianni denounced suggestions that Hurts was merely a ‘game manager,’ praising his willingness to adapt between passing and rushing responsibilities.
  • An anonymous AFC executive credited Hurts with improved rushing production, enhanced passing efficiency and a sharp reduction in turnovers during the 2024 season.
  • Offseason quarterback rankings vary drastically, with outlets placing Hurts anywhere from the top five to omitting him entirely, highlighting inconsistencies in evaluation standards.