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Offensive analysis from Philadelphia’s Super Bowl LIX win over Kansas City!
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I am convinced that Jalen Hurts was not fully healthy this season. I don’t think he’s looked as fast as he has previously, and he’s only 26 years old. In this one, he looked as fast as I have seen him look all season. He had some huge scramble,s and he took off at the right moment. Hurts did what I said he should do a few weeks ago. When the Eagles call 2x2 concepts (which I don’t love, and I’ve explained why before), he doesn’t yet have the ability to get to his backside routes consistently. However, that doesn’t bother me! I am completely happy with him reading half the field and then checking it down or taking off up the field if necessary. He did this really well in this game. It prevented negative plays and sacks and kept the offense in rhythm throughout the game. The Chiefs were focused on stopping Saquon Barkley, and I think they forgot about the ability of Hurts to extend plays. Hurts managed to avoid negative plays, which is very important against this defense. Hurts managed the game and the situation perfectly.
Did anyone else completely lose their mind when this flag was thrown? It was a horrendous call. I loved the aggressive to go for it on 4th down and take the shot to AJ Brown. It set the tone and showed that the Eagles were not scared of the Chiefs’ defense. The Chiefs played a lot of man coverage, and Trent McDuffie lined up over AJ Brown. I predicted the Chiefs would do this and that AJ Brown would beat McDuffie. I was correct!
Trent McDuffie is an excellent (although undersized) corner who may end up on AJ Brown. I think this would be a fantastic matchup for the Eagles, even though McDuffie is good, because I think AJ Brown can physically dominate him at the catch point and the line of scrimmage.
McDuffie is a great cornerback, but AJ Brown is an elite receiver. Brown might be the best receiver against man coverage in the league right now. I know that fans became annoyed with the lack of creativity and reliance on down-the-field throws at times last year, but I have consistently said that I do not mind it. I like this play on 4th down. It is not a 50/50 ball when you have AJ Brown and Jalen Hurts. Hurts throws this ball...
