Hurts largely succeeded against the blitz on the NFC side of the playoff bracket. But the Los Angeles Rams, who sacked Hurts seven times in Philadelphia’s 28-22 win in the divisional round, gave the Eagles quarterback considerable trouble. Oftentimes it appeared his checkdown options were ill-placed or covered up entirely.
How did the Eagles and Chiefs get it done in their NFC and AFC title games, respectively? Let's take a closer look.
The Philadelphia Eagles appear set to lose another coordinator this offseason, as Kellen Moore is in the driver's seat for the New Orleans Saints head-coaching vacancy. If Moore does leave Philadelphia for a head-coaching job,
Patrick Mahomes and Jalen Hurts play in Super Bowl LIX on February 9. They are among the eight Black NFL quarterbacks to start in the annual championship game.
The Chiefs are expected to blitz Hurts. They also have dominant defensive tackle Chris Jones — and quarterback Patrick Mahomes.
Watch the most critical plays in Philadelphia Eagles' 55-point NFC championship game outburst against the Washington Commanders.
The Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Washington Commanders in the NFC Championship Game to secure a spot in Super Bowl LIX against either the Buffalo Bills or Kansas City Chiefs. The Eagles offense was been firing on all cylinders throughout the game, and quarterback Jalen Hurts is one of the biggest contributors to that.
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts has ended a strange and unfortunate NFL streak after defeating the Washington Commanders in the NFC Championship.
The last 19 QBs to lose their Super Bowl debut have not or did not return to the Super Bowl (as a starting QB). Jim Kelly was the last to return after losing his Super Bowl debut. Jalen Hurts can end that drought with a win on Sunday. #Eagles
Jalen Hurts bucked decades of history just by getting back to the Super Bowl after losing his first trip there as a starting quarterback.