"Robbed", "Straight wrong" - Fans slam the NFL as Patrick Mahomes wins MVP over Jalen Hurts

Patrick Mahomes took home the 2022 NFL MVP award by defeating Jalen Hurts and Josh Allen. Mahomes took 48 of the 50 votes, with Hurts and Allen getting one vote each. It is well-deserved considering Patrick Mahomes' stats this season. He was the leader in both passing yards and touchdowns, throwing for 5,250 yards and 41 touchdowns.

But there were others who felt that the two games that Jalen Hurts missed due to injury played a significant factor in him losing out on the award. He still had a regular-season total of 35 touchdowns in 15 games: 22 passing and 13 rushing. His rushing added a different dimension to the Eagles team that has now made it to the Super Bowl.

Some fans were not happy that the Philadelphia quarterback was shunned and the Kansas quarterback was given preference. Here are some of the reactions below:

Can Jalen Hurts get his revenge on Patrick Mahomes in Super Bowl LVII?

Even if Jalen Hurst feels wronged, he will have the chance to set it right in Super Bowl LVII. He will lead the Philadelphia Eagles against Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs. Even though he has not won the MVP award, it would be a great end to his season if he can win the Super Bowl MVP and win the Lombardi Trophy. The Eagles are favorites going into this game, but it should be an even matchup.

Patrick Mahomes does not have history on his side, though. No quarterback has won the Super Bowl this millennium since winning the league MVP award. Another interesting fact is that no quarterback has won the Super Bowl after leading the league in passing yards that season, as he did last year. Furthermore, he could be afflicted by the 'Drake Curse' after the music artist bet on the Chiefs to win, with the rapper having a habit of backing losers.

But there is one moment that could finally allow Patrick Mahomes to break free of these curses and vanquish Jalen Hurts. Kurt Warner was the last quarterback to win the MVP award and lift the Super Bowl in 1999. He was the one presenting the award to the Kansas City Chiefs quarterback, almost as if handing over his charm there.

The last time fans crowed that the opposing quarterback was better than him, Mahomes humbled Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals in the AFC Championship. Now he gets the ultimate chance to put his stamp on history by defeating Jalen Hurts and the Eagles and cementing himself as one of the greatest of all time.