The Superbowl, one step away for these quarterbacks

The grand final awaits for two of the four teams contesting the conference finals this weekend

The quarterbacks of the four franchises already dream of the NFL championship ring

The Superbowlthe previous step to the absolute glory of American football, already expects finalists for next February 14, date on which the big event will be held at State Farm Stadium in Arizona, home of the Cardinals. We analyze the narratives of the 4 remaining quarterbacks in these NFL playoffs.

JALEN HURTS, HEART OF A WARRIOR

The Philadelphia Eagles have passed the test they took this season with flying colors, and much of the blame lies with their quarterback, Jalen Hurts, a year of redemption for him. There were certain doubtson the former Oklahoma’s ability to lead an offense with talent in abundance, but Hurts has taken care of silence the skeptics with a season worthy of elite quarterbacks.

Jalen has been the tenth in passing yards (3701), twenty-first in passing touchdowns (22) and fourth in QB rating (66.3) in the regular season, and was able to translate this level into the playoffs as well. The quarterback certainly limped into the game against the Giants for some shoulder pain that he had been dragging on since week 16 of competition, but in the divisional round duel we saw him at the highest level.

He passed for 154 yards and two passing touchdowns, while rushing for another 34 yards and a score. hurts makes the most of the ecosystem that surrounds it. He has the best offensive line in the league, one of the best receiving pairs, and has one of the most efficient backfields in the NFL behind him, with Miles Sanders and Gainwell.

El quarterback knows that he can master the game through many different facetsand thanks to the good work of Nick Sirianni on the bench, they have already become one of the best head coach-quarterback pairings in the league.

The Eagles, if they can beat the 49ers in the NFC final. will certify your pass to the Superbowl, where champions came out for the last time in 2017-2018 by Nick Foles and now Jaguars coach Doug Pederson.

JOE BURROW, THE HEIR TO THE THRONE

We can say little more about Joe Burrow. Without (perhaps) having the arm of Josh Allen or the overwhelming quickness of legs of Jalen Hurts, he’s a robot when he sticks his feet in the pocket. The closest thing we’ve ever seen Tom Brady in terms of winning mentality.

In his third year in the league, Burrow seems to I’ve been in the NFL for over a decade.and he demonstrated it against the Buffalo Bills in the icy HighMark Stadium last Sunday.

According to ProFootballFocus, he is the quarterback with best offensive rating (86.6) and the best pass rating (84.7) so far in the postseason, and the sensations on the field are unbeatable. The best news for the one from Cincinnati is the good work of its offensive line despite the casualtiesand it is that before one of the best defenses against the pass rush like the Bills, the line of protection of the Bengals He responded, and in spades.

Your connection with Ja’Marr Chasecolleagues already at LSU, improves as the games go by, at the same time that he does it with other players like Higgins, Hurst o Mixon.

Burrow was already the great protagonist of one of the most surprising appearances in Superbowl history last year, defeating Patrick Mahomes in the American final, a game that will have a reissue this coming Saturday.

He is already a Top 3 quarterback in the NFL (the most charismatic, yes), and he longs to repeat the final, but this time with a different result. whatWhat better for Burrow’s legacy than reaching the Superbowl in two of his first professional seasons? The rival to beat to accomplish this will not be easy, a certain Patrick Mahomes.

JOE BURROW AND JA’MARR WASTE NO TIME????

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BROCK PURDY, UNPRECEDENTED STORY

The story of ‘Mr Irrelevant’ is already a reality. The San Francisco 49ers are a team in the final conference and are only two victories away from getting one one of the greatest feats of North American sports.

No player selected in the last draft position he had even completed a forward pass on an NFL playing field. Brock Purdy has apparently thrown more than one pitch. The rookie accumulates 1,374 passing yards, thirteen touchdowns and just four interceptions.

Since he replaced Garoppolo in week 13 of competition, the former Iowa State player has one of the best quarterbacks ratings in the league, and his feelings are those of a player who was more than ready for the opportunity of a lifetime. He had a tough first half against the Cowboys’ defensive line, but the entire team brought out the best version of him in the final 30 minutes of the game.

Purdy easily finds players like McCaffrey or Deebo Samuel on screen plays or short routes, but is capable of take your arm for a walk when opposing linebackers leave their backs empty. That’s where he connects with George Kittle at crucial moments in the matchesand quarterback and tight end are forming a connection that aims for the highest.

Purdy’s Narrative is unprecedented. It’s already historic what he’s accomplished so far, but if he leads the 49ers to victory against the Eagles and reaches the Superbowlno one will be able to forget his name.

Philadelphia is the team that most pressure generates from his defensive line and they have one of the best secondaries in the competition, so it won’t be an easy task for those from Bahía. But Brock Purdy has not been characterized by doing normal things since he debuted, so you have plenty of reasons to dream.

PATRICK MAHOMES, EL MVP

Even without Tyreek Hill, with a lackluster wide receiving corps and a patchy defensive unit in big moments, we keep talking about Patrick Mahomes’ Kansas City Chiefs as one of the top four teams in the NFL. The Chiefs have reached the AL final in all five seasons Mahomes has been the quarterback team owner.

The quarterback’s influence on his franchise, with all due respect to Travis Kelce, is practically omnipresent. Without Mahomes it is a team of completely different dimensionsa reason that was more than evident in the divisional match against the Jaguars.

Just your casual sidearm throw from Mahomes ????

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El quarterback he had to play limping after seeing how a rival lineman fell with all the weight of his body on his right ankle, and despite the fact that the X-ray results have come out negative, some sources say Mahomes will have to play against the Bengals with a grade one sprain.

Mahomes has been the MVP of the regular season, and his contribution to American football will already be remembered for all history. He was crowned champion of the Superbowl with Kansas in 2020, a milestone that he will try to repeat this course, but he will have to overcome his black beast in the conference finals to do so.