As Super Bowl LIX approaches, the Philadelphia Eagles are preparing for a highly anticipated rematch against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Led by quarterback Jalen Hurts and star running back Saquon Barkley, the Eagles have built an offense that has been difficult for opponents to stop. Barkley has been especially dominant, rushing for over 2,000 yards in the regular season and continuing his elite production throughout the playoffs. Hurts, meanwhile, has played a steady role, guiding Philadelphia to its second Super Bowl in three seasons.
Despite Hurts’ success, not everyone is convinced he’s the biggest threat on the field.
Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons, known for his outspoken nature, recently weighed in on the Eagles’ game plan.
During an appearance on "Good Morning Football", Parsons made it clear that if he were strategizing against Philadelphia, he would force Hurts to beat them rather than allowing Barkley to take over the game.
“You gotta put the ball into Jalen Hurts’ hands,” Parsons said. “If you’re going to choose one person in the backfield to have it, I’m choosing Jalen Hurts every time. You have to have the ball in Jalen Hurts’ hands.”
Parsons’ remarks suggest he sees Barkley as the more dangerous weapon, particularly given his explosive performances in both the regular season and playoffs.
Barkley has been instrumental in Philadelphia’s playoff run, scoring five touchdowns across the NFC Divisional Round and NFC Championship.
This isn’t the first time Parsons has been vocal about Hurts. In 2022, he questioned whether Hurts’ MVP candidacy was due to his individual talent or the team around him.
“Is it Hurts or the team?” Parsons asked at the time. “I’m not trying to make no enemies, I just love the game but when things are off, I can’t hold it in, I just gotta say something.”
With the biggest game of the year just days away, Hurts will have the opportunity to silence any remaining doubters—including Parsons—by leading the Eagles to a championship victory.
