As Jalen Hurts readies himself for his second Super Bowl appearance in three seasons, the Philadelphia Eagles quarterback is reminded of the close 38-35 defeat to the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl 57. During the Super Bowl Opening Night, Hurts expressed that the loss has been a significant motivator in his career, stating, 'I've learned so much. It's the same as any other game...every game has its lessons--good, bad or indifferent.' He highlighted the importance of personal growth gained from such experiences, characterizing the opportunity to return to the Super Bowl as something that one works tirelessly to achieve.

In that previous Super Bowl, Hurts delivered an impressive performance, completing 27 of 38 passes for 304 yards and one touchdown, while also amassing 70 rushing yards with three rushing touchdowns on 15 carries. This performance placed him in a unique category alongside Steve Young and Joe Montana, marking him as one of the few players in Super Bowl history to surpass 370 total yards and account for four touchdowns. Additionally, Hurts's effort contributed to the Eagles' 35 points, a record for the most points scored by a team in a Super Bowl loss, exceeding the previous mark of 33 points set by the New England Patriots during their loss to Philadelphia in Super Bowl 52.

During that game, the Eagles held a 24-14 halftime lead before the Chiefs mounted a comeback in the second half. The conclusion of the match sparked some controversy, as Eagles cornerback James Bradberry was penalized for defensive holding against JuJu Smith-Schuster on a crucial third-and-8 play, which allowed Kansas City to gain an automatic first down late in the game. Harrison Butker subsequently kicked a 27-yard field goal to secure a three-point lead for the Chiefs. Hurts’s final pass attempt as time expired fell incomplete. Following a challenging 2023 season, the Eagles rebounded impressively, winning 14 games in the regular season and setting a record by scoring the most points in a conference title game—55—in their victory over the Washington Commanders. With a talented roster surrounding him, Hurts now looks to secure his first Super Bowl win, while his performance against a Chiefs defense that has yielded 414 passing yards in two playoff games could be pivotal to the outcome.