Jalen Hurts was named Super Bowl LIX MVP after leading the Philadelphia Eagles to a commanding 4022 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs. Despite his impressive performance, Hurts was quick to praise his teammates on the defensive side of the ball for securing the championship.
"Defense wins championships; defense wins championships," Hurts told Fox Sports moments after the game. "And they gave us opportunistic, gave us short fields."
Eagles' Defense Shines on the Biggest Stage
The Eagles' defense was relentless, recording six sacks and forcing three turnovers that disrupted Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs’ offense. While Kansas City managed to score two lategame touchdowns to make the final score appear closer, the game was largely dominated by Philadelphia from start to finish.
Jalen Hurts Joins Elite Super Bowl MVP Club
With his standout performance, Hurts joins an exclusive group of quarterbacks who have won Super Bowl MVP, alongside Patrick Mahomes and Joe Flacco. Here’s a look at the last ten Super Bowl MVPs:
2025: Jalen Hurts, Eagles
2024: Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs
2023: Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs
2022: Cooper Kupp, Rams
2021: Tom Brady, Buccaneers
2020: Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs
2019: Julian Edelman, Patriots
2018: Nick Foles, Eagles
2017: Tom Brady, Patriots
2016: Von Miller, Broncos
Hurts Delivers a Stellar Performance
Throughout the season, running back Saquon Barkley had been the focal point of the Eagles' offense, but on the biggest stage, it was Hurts who stole the show. The quarterback completed 17of22 passes for 221 yards, two touchdowns, and an interception while also leading the team in rushing. With the Chiefs' defense focused on containing Barkley, Hurts took advantage, racking up 72 rushing yards on 11 carries, averaging an impressive 6.5 yards per attempt.
A LegacyDefining Win
Hurts’ Super Bowl MVP performance cements his status among the league’s elite quarterbacks. With a championship under his belt, he now stands alongside some of the game’s greatest signalcallers, proving he is more than capable of leading Philadelphia to continued success in the years to come.