Patrick Mahomes and Jalen Hurts have faced one another in a Super Bowl before. Mahomes’ Kansas City Chiefs prevailed over Hurts’ Philadelphia Eagles 38-35 in the game (Super Bowl LVII) to win their second championship under Andy Reid.
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To the casual observer, Kansas City holds a clear edge over Philadelphia at quarterback in Super Bowl LIX. The stats through their respective postseason runs don’t cleanly support that narrative though.
Patrick Mahomes and Jalen Hurts have delivered standout performances to lead their teams to the Super Bowl. pic.twitter.com/cAQjufimfN
— Sunday Night Football on NBC (@SNFonNBC) February 1, 2025
Yes, Hurts’ overall numbers are higher than Mahomes’ across the board. But Hurts has played three games to Mahomes’ two, so his overall production should be higher.
However, on a per-game basis, Mahomes only bests Hurts in passing yards (211 to 168.3). Hurts carries the advantage in rushing yards per game (40.7 to 28.5), total touchdowns (7 to 6), and completion percentage (69.6% to 66.7%).
Fans claimed Hurts was “better” and “underrated” after seeing the stats and questioned why he has been so heavily criticized this year when Mahomes is routinely praised.
Jalen Hurts is better
— Eagles Central (@lianna643703) February 1, 2025
Jalen Hurts is underrated. He doesn’t get his flowers
— William Falquez (@williamfalquez) February 1, 2025
I thought Jalen was so bad tho…. This does not fit the narrative.
— inner excellence (@tiffanibell99) February 1, 2025
The QB with the better stats has been criticized nonstop about his stats…
The other one is praised for being alive.
— Andre Benjamin (@Andre3staxx18) February 1, 2025
Surprisingly, Hurts outproduced Mahomes by a significant margin in Super Bowl LVII. The Eagles’ signal-caller amassed 304 passing yards, 70 rushing yards, and four total touchdowns against the Chiefs. Meanwhile, Mahomes – who threw three touchdown passes – totaled 182 passing yards and 44 rushing yards.
Despite the differences in their numbers, some fans remain confident that Mahomes is the better player. We can’t disagree; Mahomes has skins on the wall that no other quarterback possesses. And stats don’t always tell the whole story. What’s certain, though, is that fans are confident another thrilling battle is in store.
I will take Mahomes
10/10 times
— NFLComedySkits (@NFLComedySkits) February 1, 2025
Jalen has been good in the playoffs. This SB is going to be a good game folks trippin!
— 8 way or NO WAY‼️ (@Therego_Deee) February 1, 2025
It does feel like the two best teams made it to the SB, I mean obviously that’s the idea, but sometimes there’s a team that should have been there that isn’t for whatever bad luck reason.
— MCP BETS (@4thand26pod) February 2, 2025
Kansas City and Philadelphia face off for the Lombardi Trophy on Feb. 9. The Chiefs will capture an unprecedented third straight Super Bowl – and their fifth title overall – with a win. The Eagles will bring home their second-ever championship in their fifth Super Bowl appearance if they manage to stop the Chiefs. Kickoff will take place at 6:30 p.m. E.T. on FOX.
