Jalen Hurts' Hall of Fame bid gets stronger following Super Bowl LIX win over Chiefs

After losing to the Chiefs two years ago, and then dropping the 2023 season, Hurts had been placed under a microscope and faced a ton of criticism, but his Sunday performance finally silenced those critics.

He finished the game going 17-of-22 for 221 yards through the air with two touchdowns. He also rushed for a Super Bowl record of 72 yards and one score. Those numbers were more than enough for him to win Super Bowl MVP.

"Things come right on time. The last time around, it wasn't our time, it wasn't my time," Hurts said. "Sometimes, you have to accept that you have to wait your turn. ... As great as the performance was, it wasn't enough to win. Going through those emotions and processing those things, that experience, lit a great flame in me and enhanced my desire to win."

Hurts, however, was quick to credit the guys around him for his success. 

"The offense was able to score points and take advantage of opportunities, just enough to put points on the board, and the defense, the defense played their ass off," he said. "They played how they played all year. I truly believe offense wins games and defense wins championships."

Hurts has plenty of years left in him before he retires and is officially eligible for the NFL Hall of Fame, but his road to Canton looks very promising.