Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles are gearing up for a high-stakes rematch against the Kansas City Chiefs this Sunday, hoping to avenge their Super Bowl LVII loss two years ago. In his Super Bowl debut, Hurts delivered a stellar performance, amassing 374 yards and four total touchdowns, but it wasn't enough to secure victory. The Chiefs outscored the Eagles 17-8 in the fourth quarter, clinching a 38-35 comeback win.
The Eagles experienced a rollercoaster 2023 season. After starting with a promising 10-1 record, they faltered towards the end, losing five of their last six regular-season games and bowing out in the first round of the playoffs. However, this year presents a different narrative as they rebounded with an impressive 14-3 record. Their postseason journey has included three home wins, culminating in a resounding 55-23 victory over the Washington Commanders in the NFC Championship Game.
A key addition to the Eagles' roster since their last Super Bowl run is running back Saquon Barkley. Barkley has been pivotal this season, delivering an MVP-caliber performance. He stands just 30 yards away from surpassing Terrell Davis' record for most rushing yards in a single season, including playoffs.
As the Eagles prepare for Sunday's showdown, Hurts reflects on the lessons learned from their previous Super Bowl encounter. He expressed how the loss "lit a fire" in him and is determined to "finish the job this time around."
"It's the same as any other game and, you know, I think the moments are the moments."
— Jalen Hurts
With Barkley's exceptional form and Hurts' relentless drive, the Eagles hope their new strategies and additions will propel them to victory. Hurts emphasized the importance of capitalizing on opportunities, saying:
"You've got to be able to finish."
— Jalen Hurts
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