Eagles' Hurts motivated by Super Bowl LVII loss to Chiefs - ESPN

NEW ORLEANS — Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts said the loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LVII «lit a fire» in him and that he is focused on finishing the job this time around as the two teams get set for their title bout rematch on Sunday.

«I've learned so much,» Hurts said Monday. «It's the same as any other game and, you know, I think the moments are the moments. But ultimately, you know, every game has its lessons — good, bad or indifferent. So, just being able to become wiser, grow and mature and take all these lessons in for the next season and the next games.

»It's had a great driving force. It lit a flame, lit a fire in me, and to have this opportunity again is exactly what you work for."

Hurts had arguably his best performance as a pro in his Super Bowl debut in February 2023, accounting for 374 yards and four total touchdowns. Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs outscored Philadelphia 17-8 in the fourth quarter, however, for a 38-35 come-from-behind win.

The Eagles then had a disappointing 2023 campaign, dropping six of their final seven games to extinguish a promising 10-1 start.

They rebounded this season with a 14-3 record followed by three home wins in the playoffs, including a 55-23 drubbing of the Washington Commanders in the NFC Championship Game.

Hurts had another big game in a big moment, going 20-of-28 for 246 yards against Washington and accounting for four scores to set up a Kansas City-Philadelphia Super Bowl for the second time in three years.

«It's a blessing. To see all the hard work pay off and have this opportunity again, it means everything,» he said.

The Eagles' most notable addition since the first matchup is running back Saquon Barkley, who put together an MVP-caliber