After scoring his second rushing touchdown of the first half and giving the Philadelphia Eagles a 21-14 lead, the vocal contingent of Philly fans at Super Bowl 57 rained “MVP” chants down upon Jalen Hurts.
They had a point. Not just for the Super Bowl, but as a contender for the league’s most prestigious regular season award in 2023 and beyond. After weeks of run-dominant playcalling in blowout wins, Philadelphia head coach Nick Sirianni turned the reins over to his rising young quarterback and asked him to keep the Kansas City Chiefs at arm’s length. More than 76 percent of the Eagles plays — 55 of 72 — were either passes or Hurts-based runs.
