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After Jalen Hurts threw for 246 yards, one touchdown and three rushing scores in the Philadelphia Eagles' 55-23 NFC Championship game on Sunday, head coach Nick Sirianni told the nation to “never doubt” the 26-year-old.
“What about our quarterback? What about our quarterback! He's a stud,” Sirianni he told reporters after the game. “I knew he played that way. I knew it. Don't doubt him. All he does is win.”
The quarterback and coach combo of Hurts and Sirianni is the first in Eagles history to reach two Super Bowls, according to the Associated Press. Rain Maddy. With the addition of star running back Saquon Barkley, who finished with 118 yards and three touchdowns on Sunday, the Eagles are headed to their second game in just three seasons.
On the way to leading the Eagles to Super Bowl LIX, Hurts set several records along the way.
Recorded the most rushing yards (nine) in NFL history by a quarterback. In addition, he became the first player in history to record multiple games with one or more touchdown passes and three or more touchdowns in a playoff game, according to CBS Sports'. Jeff Kerr.
He also tied his career record for most rushing touchdowns in a game by a quarterback (three) and became the first quarterback with three or more touchdowns in the playoffs. He and Barkley are the first duo to have three or more touchdowns in a NFL playoff game, according to Kerr.
The Eagles' 55 points scored are the most by any team in a playoff game since they joined in 1970, according to Associated Press. The team also finished with the most points.
All season, Hurts has been dominant, posting 2,903 passing yards, 19 touchdowns and just five interceptions for a 65.6 quarterback rating, which ranks 10th in the league.
Following his impressive victory, the 2020 second round pick will look to earn his first Super Bowl victory.
