This time last year the Eagles were out of the playoffs after a 32-9 wild-card round loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. But thanks to some impact free-agent signings, a historic running game, and a resurgent defense,

Nick Sirianni and Jalen Hurts have now led the Philadelphia Eagles back to the Super Bowl for the second time in three seasons. Despite their winning track record, Sirianni and Hurts are regularly the subjects of criticism, or see their accomplishments downplayed because of the talented roster surrounding them.

That's because Hurts completed 20 of 28 passes for 246 yards and a touchdown. He hit A.J. Brown on a beautifully thrown deep ball on 4th-and-5 from the Eagles' 45-yard line for 31 yards midway through the second quarter to the Commanders' 14-yard line.