How does this record contrast the notion that Patrick Mahomes is a game-winner while Jalen Hurts isn’t? The number of road wins achieved by the duo is the same despite their contrasting Super Bowl records. Patrick Mahomes has won three Super Bowl rings, and Jalen Hurts has zero rings so far.

The duo had equally contributed to their team’s wins, while the Chiefs’ clutch QB has the additional advantage of performing when it mattered for his team, i.e. the Super Bowl. Perhaps a Super Bowl win is the major factor that separates Mahomes and Hurts despite their joint record.

Why did Jalen Hurts Receive More Backlash, Despite a Decent Record?

Statistics signify Hurts had completed 2718 yards in the 11 games that the Eagles had won, and 1140 yards in the 6 games that Eagles lost. Jalen got the blame primarily for aspects such as leadership. Jalen earlier had addressed this issue in a press conference.

“I’m the one that makes everything go. I’m the guy that everyone trusts to set the pace for everything. That’s in my play, that’s in my leadership, that’s in every aspect of the game. That comes with the shoes that I walk in.”

While there has been a lack of confidence in Jalen Hurts’ leadership from his team and analysts, stats signify that Jalen performed to his optimum while playing against the Chiefs. Hurts has a passer rating of 92.4 with 537 yards, 2 touchdowns, and 1 interception in 2 games versus the Chiefs in his career. Even though the touchdown count is low, to his standard, his impressive yardage completion and passer rating highlight he negated the pressure of playing against a tough opponent.

Most road wins by a QB since 2021 (min. 20 GP):

17 — Patrick Mahomes
17 — Jalen Hurts
15 — Josh Allen
13 — Lamar Jackson
13 — Joe Burrow

Jalen Hurts is the only NFC QB with more than 12. pic.twitter.com/QGqyuI4jik

— StatMuse NFL (@statmusenfl) April 5, 2024