The Philadelphia Eagles’ protection shut out the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs for many of Sunday’s Tremendous Bowl, giving the staff a 34-0 lead earlier than Patrick Mahomes responded late within the second half.
One of many staff’s prime defensive stars believes his efficiency was worthy of the MVP award.
The Philadelphia Eagles’ Josh Sweat reacts after sacking Kansas Metropolis Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes through the first half of the Tremendous Bowl Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025, in New Orleans. (AP Photograph/Matt Slocum)
Mahomes was sacked a career-high six occasions throughout Sunday’s beatdown, and veteran edge rusher Josh Sweat led the cost with 2½ sacks, a profession finest.
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The Chiefs’ offense was restricted to 23 yards within the first half, and Mahomes was picked off twice, together with rookie Cooper DeJean’s pick-six on his twenty second birthday.
The Eagles’ protection had a area day. And Sweat, whose efficiency went past the stat line, believed that was sufficient to earn the MVP honor.
Kansas Metropolis Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) tries to keep away from the attain of the Philadelphia Eagles’ Josh Sweat, left, through the first half of the Tremendous Bowl Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025, in New Orleans. (AP Photograph/Brynn Anderson)
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“I ought to’ve had it,” Sweat stated of the Tremendous Bowl MVP, by way of The Philadelphia Inquirer. “I may’ve had it. It’s all good, although.”
The final defensive participant to be named Tremendous Bowl MVP was Von Miller within the 2016 Tremendous Bowl. Miller recorded six tackles, 2½ sacks and two pressured fumbles throughout that sport. Sweat registered six complete tackles and 2½ sacks in Sunday’s sport.
Kansas Metropolis Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) runs previous the Philadelphia Eagles’ Josh Sweat (19) through the second half of the Tremendous Bowl Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025, in New Orleans. (AP Photograph/Charlie Riedel)
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As a substitute, quarterback Jalen Hurts was named Tremendous Bowl MVP.
In his second Tremendous Bowl look, Hurts accomplished 17 of twenty-two passes for 221 yards and two touchdowns and ran for 72 yards and a landing to steer the Eagles to a 40-22 win and the staff’s second Lombardi Trophy.
The Related Press contributed to this report.
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