The Philadelphia Eagles dominated the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl 59, securing a 40-22 victory behind a stifling defense and efficient offensive play.
While quarterback Jalen Hurts walked away with Super Bowl MVP honors, not everyone in the Eagles’ locker room agreed with the decision.
Josh Sweat thinks the voters dropped the ball
Pass-rusher Josh Sweat, one of the game’s standout performers, made it clear he felt deserving of the award.
“I should’ve had it,”Sweat told the Philadelphia Inquirer.
“I could’ve had it. It’s all good, though.”
Sweat was a force against the Chiefs’ offensive line, consistently pressuring Patrick Mahomes.
The 27-year-old edge rusher recorded six total pressures on 34 pass rushes, a career-high 2.5 sacks, and six tackles.
His relentless pursuit helped lead a defensive effort that sacked Mahomes six times, forced three turnovers, and kept Kansas City off the scoreboard until late in the third quarter.
Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio praised Sweat’s performance, calling him “a tough son of a [bleep], a real warrior type of guy.”
“He’s been awesome all year,”Fangio added.
“I really, really love him.”
Despite his dominant outing, Sweat finished third in the Super Bowl MVP voting, behind Hurts and rookie cornerback Cooper DeJean, who had a pick-six in the game.
What’s in store for Josh Sweat?
Hurts wasn’t flashy but was efficient, completing 17 of 22 passes for 221 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception.
He also led the Eagles in rushing with 72 yards on 11 carries, stepping up in key moments when the Chiefs contained running back Saquon Barkley.
Hurts has yet to respond to Sweat’s comments, as he continues his post-Super Bowl media tour.
As for Sweat, his future with the Eagles remains uncertain.
The Pro Bowl pass-rusher is set to hit free agency and will likely draw significant interest from teams needing a top-tier edge defender.
However, Sweat insists his next move isn’t just about the money.
“Money’s important, sure, but I want to be in the right situation,” he said.
“I don’t know what it looks like for me now, but I’m happy.”
The Eagles, currently projected to have just $13.7 million in cap space, face tough decisions with several key players, including linebacker Zack Baun, defensive tackle Milton Williams, and right guard Mekhi Becton all set to hit the open market.
Philadelphia general manager Howie Roseman has a history of making savvy roster moves, and some analysts predict the Eagles could target a more affordable option, such as Malcolm Koonce from the Las Vegas Raiders, to replace Sweat if he departs.
For now, though, Sweat can relish the fact that his dominant Super Bowl performance helped deliver another Lombardi Trophy to Philadelphia-even if he didn’t walk away with MVP honors.
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