Super Bowl champion QB and coach shine on the NFL’s biggest stage, giving all glory to God

The Philadelphia Eagles made a statement in Sunday night’s Super Bowl victory over the Kansas City Chiefs, during and after the game.

The Eagles, looking to avenge their Super Bowl LVII loss to the Chiefs bulldozed the two-time defending champion Chiefs. In a shocking 40-22 rout, Philadelphia dominated in all phases of the game, leading 24-0 by halftime in New Orleans.

After playing well in his Super Bowl loss two years ago, Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts played superbly once again, walking away with the prestigious MVP award. He was quick to begin his postgame interview with his faith.

“God is good. He’s greater than all the highs and the lows,” Hurts told sideline reporter Erin Andrews. “Personally, I’ve just been able to use every experience and learn from it. The good, the bad, all of it, using it as fuel to pursue my own greatness.

“I couldn’t do any of these things without the guys around me. We had a special group this year. We were able to learn from the past, get some nice, new pieces, and get over that hump.”

Hurts has modeled professionalism and a level-headed approach to the game throughout his time in Philadelphia, fueled by keeping his perspective rooted in Christ. The 26-year-old quarterback has never been shy about sharing exactly where his hope and motivation are found. 

“This is really important to me because I’m a man of God,” Hurts told GQ Magazine in 2023. “Waking up every morning and having a routine where I can gain some wisdom, learn His Word, and just walk by the Spirit, I strive to do that daily. And I challenge myself to spread that Word organically. 

“My daily devotional has been a pivotal part of my life. I [also] have my journal. I always write down the things that I’m grateful for. Dedicate some time to giving gratitude to where I am, where I’ve come and Who’s coming with me.” 

After the game, Eagles Head Coach Nick Sirianni also gave God the glory. 

“God’s blessed us very much,” he told Fox Sports on the field. “He gave us all the talents to be able to get here. So first and foremost, thanks to Him.” The coach later added, “Thank God, thank You Jesus.” 

“You can’t be great without the greatness of others,” Sirianni added. 

Sirianni stressed that the win was a total team win, a sentiment that Hurts doubled down on, saying, “You don’t do great things without the guys around you.” 

The Eagles now have two Lombardi Trophies, their first coming in the 2017-18 season after they defeated the New England Patriots. Philadelphia has been to the big game five times in their franchise history. 

Sirianni now has the second-most regular-season victories (48) for a coach in his first four seasons all time. It comes a season after sports pundits suggested Sirianni’s job was at risk after the Eagles’ disappointing finish a year ago. 

“All glory to God,” he said in the postgame press conference. “He gives us the talents to be in these situations, and the talent to be able to coach football, and the opportunity to be able to coach football, so just gratitude right there.”