Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts etched his name in NFL history, becoming the first quarterback to return to the Super Bowl after losing his debut. Hurts led the Eagles to a decisive 55-23 victory against the Washington Commanders in the NFC Championship. His impressive performance, which included 20 completions for 246 yards and a touchdown, along with three rushing touchdowns, showcased his elite abilities. This victory ends a 33-year streak and sets up a rematch with the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LVII.
The Philadelphia Eagles delivered a resounding victory against the Washington Commanders in the NFC Championship, securing a 55-23 triumph. This dominant performance was propelled by two standout players: running back Saquon Barkley and quarterback Jalen Hurts . Barkley solidified his status as an MVP contender, rushing for 118 yards on 15 carries. Hurts orchestrated a masterful offensive display, completing 20 passes for 246 yards and a touchdown, while also adding three rushing touchdowns.
Hurts' exceptional game showcased his elite quarterback abilities and marked the end of a 33-year NFL streak. He became the first quarterback to reach the Super Bowl after losing his Super Bowl debut, a feat last accomplished by Jim Kelly in 1992 with the Buffalo Bills. Since then, 18 starting quarterbacks have suffered Super Bowl debut losses and never returned to the championship game. Of those 18, seven made it back to a conference title: Steve McNair of the Tennessee Titans, Jake Delhomme of the Carolina Panthers, Donovan McNabb of the Eagles, Colin Kaepernick of the San Francisco 49ers, Jared Goff of the Detroit Lions, Jimmy Garoppolo of the 49ers, and Joe Burrow of the Cincinnati Bengals. However, Drew Bledsoe's return to the Super Bowl in 2001 as a backup quarterback to Tom Brady for the New England Patriots, after leading them to the Super Bowl in 1996, carries an asterisk. John Elway was the last quarterback to return to the Super Bowl after losing his debut, leading the Denver Broncos to the Super Bowl in 1987 against the New York Giants. The Broncos, with Elway at the helm, would go on to win two Super Bowls after that initial loss. The last time Hurts and the Eagles reached the Super Bowl was a memorable game that saw Philadelphia narrowly lose 38-35 to the Kansas City Chiefs. In that game, Hurts threw for 304 yards and a touchdown, including 15 carries for 70 yards and three touchdowns. Hurts set the Super Bowl record for most rushing yards by a quarterback while tying the records for most touchdowns, rushing touchdowns, and most points scored (20).
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