WATCH: Eagles’ Jalen Hurts Thanks God After Super Bowl Victory: ‘Greater Than All The Highs And The Lows’
The Philadelphia Eagles silenced the doubters and shattered the Kansas City Chiefs’ dreams of a three-peat with a dominant 40-22 win in Super Bowl LIX. Quarterback Jalen Hurts, now a Super Bowl champion, wasted no time giving credit where he believes it’s due, thanking God for guiding him through the highs and lows of his journey.
Speaking to FOX Sports’ Erin Andrews after the game, Hurts reflected on his path to the pinnacle of the NFL, delivering a message of faith and perseverance.
“You know, God is good. He’s greater than all the highs and the lows,” Hurts said. “I think personally myself, I’ve just been able to use every experience and learn from it. The good, the bad, all of it. Using it as fuel to pursue my own greatness.”
Hurts, who has faced criticism and challenges throughout his career—including being benched in college and coming up short in Super Bowl LVII—credited his faith and his teammates for helping him push through.
“I think I couldn’t do any of these things without the guys around me,” Hurts continued. “We had a special group this year.”
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The Eagles’ road to redemption was paved with defensive dominance, shutting down Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs’ offense in critical moments. With new additions bolstering the team, Hurts and Philadelphia overcame last season’s heartbreak and hoisted the Lombardi Trophy.
“We’re able to learn from the past and get some nice new pieces and get over that hump,” Hurts added.
The loss denied the Chiefs what would have been an unprecedented Super Bowl three-peat. Instead, it was the Eagles’ night and one that Hurts made sure to frame as part of a bigger plan.
Hurts has often spoken about keeping God at the center of his life, attributing his wisdom and guidance to his faith. He has cited John 13:7 as a favorite Bible verse: “Jesus replied, ‘You do not realize now what I am doing, but later you will understand.’” This scripture has been a source of inspiration for him, especially during challenging times in his career.
“It’s been a very unprecedented journey. The journey, it’s always the beginning until it’s the end, and I think, it means a lot,” Hurts said post-game.
“The offense was able to score points and take advantage of opportunities, just enough to put points on the board, and the defense, the defense played their ass off,” he continued. “They played how they played all year. I truly believe offense wins games and defense wins championships.”
“Things come right on time. The last time around, it wasn’t our time, it wasn’t my time,” Hurts added. “Sometimes, you have to accept that you have to wait your turn.”
“As great as the performance was, it wasn’t enough to win. Going through those emotions and processing those things, that experience, lit a great flame in me and enhanced my desire to win.”
For Philadelphia, the victory marks the franchise’s second Super Bowl title in six years. For Jalen Hurts, it’s a testament to his resilience, faith, and refusal to be defined by past failures.