The Philadelphia Eagles pulled off a huge upset in their Super Bowl rematch against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, winning 21-17 thanks to a second-half rally led by quarterback Jalen Hurts.
The Chiefs had been favored to win the game, but the Eagles had other plans. After a scoreless first quarter, the Chiefs scored two touchdowns in the second quarter to take a 14-0 lead into halftime.
But the Eagles weren’t done yet. Hurts, who was making his first start of the season, led a second-half comeback that saw the Eagles score 21 unanswered points. He threw for two touchdowns and ran for another, and the Eagles defense held the Chiefs scoreless in the second half.
The Eagles’ victory was especially impressive considering they were without star wide receiver DeSean Jackson, who was out with an injury. But Hurts stepped up in his absence, completing 22 of 38 passes for 208 yards and two touchdowns. He also ran for 29 yards and a touchdown, showing off his dual-threat capabilities.
The Eagles’ win was a huge upset, and it was made possible thanks to Hurts’ second-half rally. He showed poise and leadership under pressure, and he proved that he can be a reliable quarterback for the Eagles going forward. It’s clear that he is the future of the franchise, and he will be a key factor in their success this season.
