In the realm of NFL’s voting process, there is no such thing as privacy. This is especially evident at the grand spectacle of the Super Bowl. Any deviation from the norm will not go unnoticed – the truth always finds its way to the surface. The Philadelphia Eagles have already clinched the prestigious Lombardi Trophy. Jalen Hurts has already embarked on the iconic journey to Disney World as the Super Bowl MVP. The die has been cast, and there is no turning back. The voters have unequivocally spoken just a few days post the confetti shower in New Orleans at Super Bowl 59. Hurts garnered 12 out of the 20 votes for the game’s MVP, leaving a sliver of an opportunity for a couple of Eagles’ defensive players to secure spots on the hypothetical podium as runners-up.
Here is an insight into how the votes unfolded for the MVP of Super Bowl 59, as reported by ProFootballTalk:
Blair Kerkhoff: Jalen Hurts
Adam Teicher: Josh Sweat
Nate Taylor: Jalen Hurts
Jeff McLane: Josh Sweat
Zach Berman: Jalen Hurts
Dave Zangaro: Jalen Hurts
Judy Battista: Josh Sweat
Jarrett Bell: Jalen Hurts
Jeffri Chadiha: Jalen Hurts
D. Orlando Ledbetter: Jalen Hurts
Charean Williams: Josh Sweat
Nicki Jhabvala: Cooper DeJean
Luke Johnson: Jalen Hurts
Ryan Fitzpatrick: Jalen Hurts
Kurt Warner: Jalen Hurts
Jeff Duncan: Jalen Hurts
Fan voting on NFL.com: 2.5 for Cooper DeJean, 1.0 for Jalen Hurts, 0.5 for Josh Sweat
Both Cooper DeJean and Josh Sweat received recognition for their contributions to the Super Bowl blowout. While the MVP title has long been associated with quarterbacks, it was indeed surprising that a defensive player did not clinch the award. The Eagles showcased a stellar defensive performance by completely neutralizing the formidable Kansas City Chiefs offense, a feat achieved by only a select few. Their display was reminiscent of the dominant performance by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Super Bowl 59, where Tampa’s defense wreaked havoc on the Kansas City offensive line, causing headaches for Patrick Mahomes. Philadelphia had the opposing quarterback seeing echoes of previous Super Bowl nightmares.
Nonetheless, it is imperative to acknowledge Hurts’ commendable performance. He delivered one of his finest showings in the playoffs, completing 17 out of 22 passes for 221 yards, two touchdowns, and an interception. Additionally, he contributed with 11 rushing attempts for 72 yards and a touchdown. Hurts joins the ranks of quarterbacks, being the third consecutive recipient of the award following Mahomes’ back-to-back wins. Over the last ten Super Bowls
