With the Kansas City Chiefs chasing a three-peat—something that hasn’t been done since the mid-1960s—and the Philadelphia Eagles aiming for their second championship win, expectations were high, especially after Saquon Barkley was introduced to the team before this season. Not only did the Eagles thwart the Chiefs’ bid for a historic three-peat, but they also set several records of their own in the process.
Rushing Yards:
The Eagles didn’t just break one rushing yards record—they shattered two, thanks to QB Jalen Hurts and RB Saquon Barkley. Hurts initially set the quarterback rushing yards record in Super Bowl LVII with 70 yards but broke his own record in this year’s Super Bowl with 72 rushing yards. Additionally, Saquon Barkley set the combined regular season and playoffs rushing yards record. While Barkley didn’t post huge numbers in the first half (12 carries for 31 yards), his performance in the second half allowed him to surpass Terrell Davis’ previous record, finishing his first season with the Eagles with a total of 2,504 rushing yards.
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Most Rushing Touchdowns by a Quarterback in a Super Bowl:
Although the record for most rushing touchdowns by a quarterback wasn’t broken, Jalen Hurts did tie the record with three rushing touchdowns, one of which was made possible by the iconic “brotherly shove” (also known as the “tush push”). Hurts’ performance was particularly notable for his physicality and versatility, playing under the intense pressure of the Super Bowl against a Chiefs team with a top-10 run defense.
Most Points Scored in a Postseason:
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In another record-breaking feat, the Eagles set a new NFL postseason points record. They surpassed the 1994 San Francisco 49ers’ 131 points by scoring a total of 145 points throughout the 2025 postseason. Their high-scoring run included a 12-point win over the Green Bay Packers, a 6-point win over the Los Angeles Rams, a record-breaking 32-point victory over the Washington Commanders, and an 18-point triumph in the Super Bowl.
This offensive dominance was further amplified by the efforts of offensive coordinator Kellen Moore. He has since been hired as the head coach of the New Orleans Saints. The Eagles’ performance in this postseason solidified their status as one of the most formidable teams in recent NFL history, and their ability to break records across multiple areas only added to their legacy.
