Beating Patrick Mahomes once is tough enough. Doing it three times in a row puts you in rare air.
Jalen Hurts joined Joe Burrow as just the second quarterback in the NFL to take down Mahomes in three consecutive games. Placing him in an exclusive club of only those two which speaks volumes about his rise among the league’s best and as a winner.
The latest victory was more than just another notch in the win column. Hurts and the Eagles outlasted Kansas City in a Super Bowl rematch, showcasing the poise, toughness and playmaking that have been a hallmark of his career so far.
The numbers haven't always been amazing but he has had great team success. Proving that Hurts can go toe-to-toe with the game’s most decorated quarterback.
Burrow set the bar when he secured three straight wins against Mahomes from 2021 to 2022, at that time establishing the Bengals as legitimate AFC contenders. Now, Hurts has matched this success against a future hall of famer this feat, gives Philadelphia the confidence in its quarterback but also proof that the Eagles can stand against the NFL’s reigning dynasty.
The numbers tell part of the story, but it’s the timing that matters most. Each Hurts win over Mahomes came with major stakes, from a regular-season showdown with playoff implications to primetime matchups that drew national attention. Each time, Hurts delivered.
For the Eagles, it reinforces that they have a quarterback capable of carrying them in the biggest moments. For Hurts, it elevates his standing from franchise cornerstone to one of the league’s true elite.
There’s still a long way to go before anyone dethrones Mahomes’ run of dominance, but Hurt's feat has proven he belongs in the conversation. By joining Burrow in this exclusive club, he’s shown that beating the best consistently and that can make the winning plays when necessary.
And if history is any indication, the next time Hurts faces Mahomes, the spotlight will be brighter, the stakes higher, and he’s already proven he step up to the occasion.