The 2025 Super Bowl became more than just a battle for football supremacy – it transformed into a powerful platform for faith expression as players and coaches from both teams openly shared their spiritual journeys. In a historic game that saw the Philadelphia Eagles triumph over the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22, the spotlight wasn’t solely on athletic achievement but also on the role of faith in professional sports.
A celebration of faith and victory
Eagles Head Coach Nick Sirianni set an immediate tone during the Lombardi Trophy presentation, opening with “All glory to God.” In his emotional interview with Fox Sports’ Tom Rinaldi, Sirianni expanded on his gratitude, stating, “God’s blessed us very much. He gave us all the talents to be able to get here, so first and foremost, thanks to Him… Thank God, thank you Jesus.”
Super Bowl MVP Jalen Hurts led the Eagles to victory with an impressive performance, completing 17 of 22 passes and scoring two touchdowns. His remarkable 2024 season statistics included 2,903 passing yards, 18 touchdown passes, and a career-best 103.7 passer rating. After receiving the Pete Rozelle Trophy, Hurts reflected, “God is good — He’s greater than all the highs and the lows.”
Faith transcending competition
Even in defeat, Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes maintained his spiritual perspective: “It’s important to me every single day. It’s not about football, it’s just giving glory to God for being able to walk around and live my life, to have a beautiful family, to be able to have the impact on others and I’m going to use that stage and that platform win or lose to give glory back to Him.”
Chiefs wide receiver Justin Watson shared insights into his pregame spiritual preparation, explaining, “Each day and especially each game I just say ‘God use me for your glory’ and that doesn’t mean winning football games always but just to be in a position and this platform and knowing it’s by His grace.”
Personal journeys of faith
Eagles chaplain Ted Winsley has observed Hurts’ spiritual development throughout the season, noting his consistent participation in Bible study and his growth as a spiritual leader. Hurts finds particular meaning in John 13:7, which reads, “Jesus replied, ‘You do not realize now what I am doing, but later you will understand.'”
Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert credited his mother for his faith foundation, while linebacker Jeremiah Trotter Jr. spoke about how his faith helped him overcome injuries: “There’s been times I’ve had injuries, I’ve been out for like a year, for the season, and I have to come back harder… God really got me through it.”
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