Jalen Hurts' record-breaking postseason performances and unwavering focus on victory continue to define his legacy as the Philadelphia Eagles march toward Super Bowl LIX.

In this edition of The First Read, Jeffri Chadiha eyes five factors that will determine Super Bowl LIX. Can Jalen Hurts outmatch Patrick Mahomes? Will Steve Spagnuolo's D carry the Chiefs, or might Vic Fangio's group prevail for the Eagles?

It was last August 7 that Jalen Hurts took a seat at training camp in South Philadelphia before a sweaty media gathering and began the questioning himself – of the writers.

Patrick Mahomes is roughly an even-money favorite to win Super Bowl MVP. Saquon Barkley is second ahead of Jalen Hurts.

Philadelphia Eagles' quarterback Jalen Hurts takes a quarterback designed run for a 9-yard touchdown, his second of the NFC Championship Game, to extend the Eagles' lead to 33-15.

The Eagles and Chiefs will face off for the Lombardi Trophy for the second time in three years on Feb. 9 in New Orleans. Kansas City aims to become the first team to win three Super Bowls in a row.

Former Vanderbilt linebacker Oren Biurks will play in Super Bowl 59 with Jalen Hurts, Philadelphia Eagles vs Kansas City Chiefs

The Philadelphia Eagles surpassed the Washington Commanders on Sunday with a 55-23 victory. Jalen Hurts and Saquon Barkley spearheaded the win with three rushing touchdowns apiece. A.J. Brown collected a team-high 96 receiving yards and a touchdown.

Four NFL teams remain in the hunt for Super Bowl glory, with the Buffalo Bills set to visit the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship, and the Philadelphia Eagles set to play host to the rival Washington Commanders in an NFC East fight for their conference crown.

After playing high school football at Channelview, Jalen Hurts went on to play for Alabama and Oklahoma before the Eagles drafted him in the second round in 2020.

The Chiefs and Eagles are set to met in the Super Bowl for the second time in three years. Here's what to know about their last meeting in 2023.