In a display of sportsmanship following Super Bowl LIX, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes congratulated Philadelphia Eagles' Jalen Hurts on the field after the Eagles' victory.
The two quarterbacks shared a moment together following Philadelphia's 40-22 triumph at the championship game.
Hurts, who would be named Super Bowl MVP for his outstanding performance, received the congratulations from his counterpart shortly after the final whistle.
"Congratulations," Mahomes could be heard saying. "Go enjoy it."
Patrick Mahomes embraced Jalen Hurts after the Super Bowl
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The Philadelphia Eagles secured their Super Bowl LIX victory with a commanding 40-22 win over the Kansas City Chiefs.
The triumph marked a significant moment for the Eagles, who had been seeking redemption following their previous Super Bowl appearance.
The match, played on Sunday night, saw Philadelphia emerge as the clear victors in what became a one-sided affair.
Hurts delivered a masterful performance, completing 17 of his 22 passing attempts for 211 yards and two touchdowns, with one interception.
The Eagles quarterback also dominated on the ground, leading all rushers with 72 yards on 11 carries and adding another touchdown.
Jalen Hurts was named MVP
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His efficient play was evident in his impressive completion rate, successfully connecting on more than 77 percent of his passes throughout the championship game.
Philadelphia's dominance was evident throughout the game, as they built an overwhelming 34-0 lead late in the third quarter.
The Eagles maintained control by executing several clock-killing drives to thwart any potential Chiefs comeback attempts.
Their strategic approach in protecting their substantial lead proved effective, as they successfully managed the game's tempo in the latter stages.
Hurts' exceptional performance earned him the Super Bowl MVP award, a fitting recognition of his leadership on the field.
The victory held special significance for the Eagles, who successfully avenged their previous Super Bowl LVII defeat to the same opponents.
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The win cements Philadelphia's return to NFL glory, with Hurts' masterclass proving decisive in securing the championship.
Hurts said: "I couldn't have done anything though without the guys around me... we've got a special group this year.
"We've been able to learn from the past and bring in some nice new pieces to get us over the hump."
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