Jalen Hurts and Patrick Mahomes are set to face off in a highly anticipated Super Bowl showdown, each riding impressive streaks without throwing an interception. Hurts, leading the Philadelphia Eagles, has maintained a remarkable streak of 209 consecutive passes without an interception since Week 10. Meanwhile, Mahomes enters the contest with an equally formidable streak of 288 attempts without a pick since Week 11. This matchup marks a pivotal moment for Hurts and the Eagles, as they make their second Super Bowl appearance in three seasons, seeking redemption against the Kansas City Chiefs after a narrow defeat in Super Bowl LVII.
Hurts demonstrated his prowess in the NFC Championship Game, orchestrating a commanding performance for the Eagles' offense by accounting for four total touchdowns. In his playoff career, Hurts has amassed eight passing touchdowns and nine rushing scores, placing him among the elite company of players with dual-threat capabilities. Only four players—Emmitt Smith, John Elway, Thurman Thomas, and Franco Harris—have surpassed his combined rushing and passing touchdowns in playoff history.
In his first Super Bowl appearance, Hurts made a significant impact by recording three rushing touchdowns, including a noteworthy "octopus" play—a touchdown and subsequent two-point conversion by the same player—in the fourth quarter. Despite the Eagles' loss to the Chiefs in Super Bowl LVII with a close score of 38-35, Hurts remains undeterred and focused on unfinished business.
Hurts is poised to become the first starting quarterback to lose his Super Bowl debut and return to the game since Jim Kelly in 1992. The last quarterback to achieve victory after losing his Super Bowl debut was Bob Griese in 1973. With this historical context in mind, Hurts aims to rewrite the narrative by securing a win and etching his name in Super Bowl history.
The upcoming game presents Hurts with the opportunity to achieve a unique milestone: reaching 10 passing and rushing touchdowns apiece in his playoff career. He currently stands at eight passing touchdowns and nine rushing scores, positioning himself on the cusp of a significant achievement that could solidify his legacy.
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