Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) talks to the media during Super Bowl LIX Opening Night at Ceasars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

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Jalen Hurts Joins The List Of Elite Quarterbacks With A Special Record Against Patrick Mahomes

Hurts joins elite QBs who have beaten Mahomes in playoffs.

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) talks to the media during Super Bowl LIX Opening Night at Ceasars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

Jalen Hurts just etched his name into NFL history. He became the third quarterback ever to defeat Patrick Mahomes in a playoff game. The others? Tom Brady and Joe Burrow. Hurts also set a rare milestone—winning a Super Bowl after losing in his debut appearance—something last achieved by John Elway.

In Super Bowl LIX, Hurts threw for 221 yards, completing 17 of 22 passes, with two touchdowns and one interception. He rushed for 72 yards on 11 carries and scored another touchdown. His performance earned him Super Bowl MVP honors and a place alongside Nick Foles as the only Eagles quarterbacks to win that award.

Jalen Hurts’ growth after Super Bowl LVII loss

The Eagles lost to the Chiefs in Super Bowl LVII by three points, a game where Hurts had a stellar outing but made a critical mistake. His fumble, returned for a Kansas City touchdown, shifted momentum in that tight contest. Hurts carried that loss with him for two years.

In Super Bowl LIX, Hurts dominated. He outperformed Mahomes, leading the Eagles to a commanding 40-22 victory. Mahomes acknowledged Hurts’ relentless drive, saying:

“The one thing that I’ve always respected about Jalen is that he’s a winner… I said he will be back, and he was, and he got the better of me today.”

Only QBs to beat Patrick Mahomes in a playoff game:

Tom Brady 🐐 (twice!)
Joe Burrow
And now Jalen Hurts pic.twitter.com/Dme3zphvzl
— TB EGO (@TomBradyEgo) February 10, 2025

“I have a ton of respect for Pat. It’s always a pleasure to compete against him… The last Super Bowl wasn’t our time yet. Sometimes we have to accept that you have to wait your turn”, Hurts said reflecting on their rivalry.

Elite QBs who’ve defeated Patrick Mahomes In Postseason Except Jalen Hurts

Tom Brady

Brady was the first quarterback to beat Mahomes in the playoffs, doing it twice. The first time came in the 2018 AFC Championship game. Mahomes, in his first year as a starter, threw for 295 yards and three touchdowns. Despite pushing the game to overtime, Brady’s experience sealed a 37-31 win for the Patriots.

Brady struck again in Super Bowl LV with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Experts predicted a passing of the torch, but Brady had other plans. Mahomes struggled, completing 26 of 49 passes for 270 yards and no touchdowns, throwing two interceptions. The Bucs routed the Chiefs 31-9.

Joe Burrow

Burrow joined the exclusive club by defeating Mahomes in the 2022 AFC Championship. The game mirrored Mahomes’ 2018 playoff defeat, with overtime once again deciding the outcome.

The Chiefs had the ball first in OT but faltered when Mahomes threw an interception. Evan McPherson’s 30-yard field goal clinched a 27-24 win for the Bengals, sending them to the Super Bowl.

Jalen Hurts’ legacy cemented

Jalen Hurts’ victory over Mahomes in Super Bowl LIX isn’t just another playoff win. It’s a statement. Hurts now stands with Brady and Burrow as the only quarterbacks to defeat Mahomes on football’s biggest stage. This achievement, paired with his Super Bowl MVP, places him among the NFL’s elite.

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Jalen Hurts

MVP

Patrick Mahomes

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