The Philadelphia Eagles’ defense dominated the Kansas City Chiefs for the majority of Sunday’s Super Bowl, building a commanding 34-0 lead before Patrick Mahomes managed to respond late in the second half. One of the Eagles’ standout defensive players feels his performance warranted the MVP title. Mahomes was sacked a career-high six times during the game, with veteran edge rusher Josh Sweat leading the way with a personal best of 2½ sacks.
The Chiefs’ offense struggled significantly, amassing only 23 yards in the first half, and Mahomes was intercepted twice, including a pick-six by rookie Cooper DeJean on his 22nd birthday. The Eagles’ defense was relentless, and Sweat, whose impact extended beyond the statistics, believed he deserved the MVP recognition.
“I should’ve had it,” Sweat remarked about the Super Bowl MVP. “I could’ve had it. It’s all good, though.” The last defensive player to receive the Super Bowl MVP award was Von Miller in 2016, who recorded six tackles, 2½ sacks, and two forced fumbles. Sweat finished the game with six total tackles and 2½ sacks.
Ultimately, quarterback Jalen Hurts was named Super Bowl MVP. In his second Super Bowl appearance, Hurts completed 17 of 22 passes for 221 yards and two touchdowns, while also rushing for 72 yards and a touchdown, leading the Eagles to a 40-22 victory and securing the team’s second Lombardi Trophy.
