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The path to glory has never been smooth for Jalen Hurts. From being benched in a national championship game to experiencing the heartbreak of a Super Bowl loss, he’s weathered countless storms.
Even during the Philadelphia Eagles’ remarkable stretch of winning 16 out of 17 games, critics found ways to question him, particularly his connection with teammate A.J. Brown.
But after Super Bowl LIX, as he delivered a performance that will be talked about for years, those doubts finally melted away.
In the immediate aftermath of his greatest triumph, he navigated the postgame media duties with grace.
It wasn’t until later that he allowed himself to truly savor the moment.
In what may become an iconic image, Hurts, relaxed and reflective, enjoyed a victory cigar beside the Lombardi Trophy.
“Jalen Hurts. What a photo,” Ari Meirov of The 33rd Team wrote on X.
Jalen Hurts. What a photo. pic.twitter.com/TyG3QEF8ZV
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) February 10, 2025
The significance of the moment wasn’t lost on anyone who’s followed Hurts’ journey.
It stood in stark contrast to the painful memory he kept as his phone’s screensaver for two years: the image of defeat against the Kansas City Chiefs.
This time, he found himself on the right side of history, delivering a master class with 221 passing yards, two touchdowns through the air, and an additional 72 yards and a score on the ground.
His performance wasn’t just impressive, it was historic.
Hurts became the first quarterback since Steve Young in Super Bowl XXIX to lead the game in rushing and broke his own record for quarterback rushing yards in a Super Bowl, surpassing his mark of 70 yards set in Super Bowl LVII.
While Hurts’ brilliance commanded the spotlight, the Eagles’ victory was a complete team effort.
Defensive coordinator Vic Fangio’s unit put on a spectacular showing, forcing three turnovers and keeping Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs offense silent for almost three quarters.
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