Jalen Hurts Leads Eagles to Super Bowl Victory and Claims MVP Honors
The Eagles dominated the Chiefs 40-22 in Super Bowl LIX, with Hurts' performance and the defense's standout showing securing the win.
- Jalen Hurts completed 17 of 22 passes for 221 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception, while also rushing for 72 yards and a touchdown, earning him Super Bowl MVP honors.
- The Eagles' defense played a pivotal role, sacking Patrick Mahomes six times and holding the Chiefs scoreless until late in the third quarter, with Josh Sweat leading with 2.5 sacks.
- Hurts revealed that he keeps a photo of the Eagles' 2023 Super Bowl loss as his phone wallpaper, calling it a 'humble reminder' to stay motivated.
- Saquon Barkley, a key addition to the Eagles' roster, contributed throughout the season and joined Hurts and teammates in celebrating the win with locker room festivities.
- The victory marks the Eagles' second Super Bowl title and is seen as a culmination of hard work and lessons learned from past setbacks, including their 2023 loss to the Chiefs.