As confetti fell at the conclusion of Super Bowl LIX Sunday night (Feb. 9) in New Orleans, leaders of the victorious Philadelphia Eagles began post-game interviews by praising God. The Eagles defeated Kansas City 40-22, ending the Chiefs’ hopes of a first-ever Super Bowl three-peat.
Philadelphia dominated throughout the game, going up 34-0 before letting the Chiefs score during garbage time. Sunday’s big game was a rematch from two years ago, when Philadelphia lost to the Chiefs 38-35. After that defeat, Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts vowed to return to the big stage.
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Now Hurts is a world champion, as well as a Super Bowl MVP. Speaking to Erin Andrews of Fox Sports following Sunday’s victory, the 26-year-old QB first gave credit to the Lord. “God is good,” he said. “He’s greater than all the highs and the lows.”
Philadelphia Eagles QB Jalen Hurts: ‘God Is Good’
For Hurts, hoisting the Lombardi Trophy is the result of what he called an “unprecedented” football journey. While playing college football at Alabama, Hurts was benched at halftime of the 2018 national championship game. After later being demoted to a backup role, the QB transferred to Oklahoma.
In 2020, his first season with the Eagles, Hurts replaced starter Carson Wentz by December. Amid the ups and downs of sports, Hurts said God has sustained him. “I’ve just been able to use every experience and learn from it,” he said after the Super Bowl win. “The good, the bad, all of it. Using it as fuel to pursue my own greatness.” Hurts also credited his teammates, noting they were able to “learn from the past.”
Last week, the QB told the media gathered in New Orleans how important faith has been to him. “I’ve always wanted to root myself in that and keep [Jesus] in the center of my life and everything that I do,” said Hurts.
Philadelphia Eagles Coach Nick Sirianni: ‘God’s Blessed Us Very Much’
Also acknowledging God’s goodness after Sunday’s win was Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni. “God’s blessed us very much,” he said during a post-game interview. “He gave us all the talents to be able to get here. So first and foremost, thanks to him.”
Sirianni, who was raised Catholic, later said, “Thank God, thank you, Jesus.” During another interview, he said, “All glory to God, first and foremost.”
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