How did the Eagles and Chiefs get it done in their NFC and AFC title games, respectively? Let's take a closer look.
Hurts largely succeeded against the blitz on the NFC side of the playoff bracket. But the Los Angeles Rams, who sacked Hurts seven times in Philadelphia’s 28-22 win in the divisional round, gave the Eagles quarterback considerable trouble. Oftentimes it appeared his checkdown options were ill-placed or covered up entirely.
The Kansas City Chiefs will face the Philadelphia Eagles led by Jalen Hurts in a new edition of the Super Bowl, and JuJu Smith-Schuster knows his team is ready for this kind of matchup. Last weekend’s victory for the Kansas City Chiefs over the Bills was more than just another win for the franchise.
The Kansas City Chiefs are just one step away from making history, and JuJu Smith-Schuster has a warning for the Philadelphia Eagles.
The Eagles are so adept at their vaunted short-yardage plays that the Commanders committed four penalties with Jalen Hurts & Co. at or inside the 1-yard line in the fourth quarter of Philadelphia’s 55-23 rout of Washington on Sunday.
Philadelphia Eagles' quarterback Jalen Hurts takes a quarterback designed run for a 9-yard touchdown, his second of the NFC Championship Game, to extend the Eagles' lead to 33-15.
Washington Commanders' linebacker Frankie Luvu takes advantage of miscommunication from the Philadelphia Eagles with a 9-yard sack of Eagles' quarterback Jalen Hurts.
The Eagles have the best offensive line in the NFL. Mailata, Dickerson, Jurgens, and Johnson all either made the Pro Bowl or the All-Pro team, and Becton has had a resurgent season at RG. The Chiefs have a significant edge at the most important position on the field, but the Eagles have the far better rushing attack.
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy's bizarre '50-50 ball' catch goes for critical gain. Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen's 34-yard touchdown heave connects with wide receiver Mack Hollins just before halftime. Buffalo Bills running back James Cook's "Space Jam" touchdown comes on fourth down vs. Kansas City Chiefs.