Picture this: a caped hero soaring above Metropolis, his iconic red cape snapping in the wind, now grounded in the deafening roar of Lincoln Financial Field. It’s fourth and inches, the Philadelphia Eagles’ season teetering on the edge, and the faithful are screaming for one brutal, game-defining yard. Who do you trust to deliver—Superman, the Man of Steel, or Jalen Hurts, the Eagles’ unyielding quarterback? In a twist that’s sent shockwaves through Philly, even the mightiest hero might fumble under the pressure of the Eagles’ infamous “tush push.” And David Corenswet, the new Superman and a lifelong Eagles diehard, has made his choice clear.

Corenswet’s Stunning Call: Hurts Over Hero
Hailing from Lower Merion and bleeding green since childhood, Corenswet isn’t just Hollywood’s latest Kryptonian—he’s a Philly loyalist through and through. Spotted rocking Eagles gear from Atlanta premieres to Instagram posts, his fandom is as real as it gets. So when he was recently asked who he’d trust to nail the Eagles’ signature tush push—Superman or Jalen Hurts—his answer was as bold as a goal-line stand.
TRENDING: The new Superman, actor David Corenswet is a major #Eagles fan and Philly sports fan.
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pic.twitter.com/49Gwxwdclm— MLFootball (@_MLFootball) July 11, 2025
“Jalen Hurts,” Corenswet declared without hesitation. “There’s a lot more technique and organization in the mechanics and success of the tush push than meets the eye.” In a playful jab, he even suggested Superman might “end up tripping over his feet or something.” It’s a shocking nod to mortal grit over alien might, and Corenswet doubled down with respect: “I would trust Jalen with it. Mr. Hurts. Not that we know each other. Mr. Hurts.”
This wasn’t just a celebrity soundbite. Corenswet’s verdict celebrates the intricate, bone-crunching brilliance of the tush push and the quarterback who’s turned it into a Philly masterpiece.
The Tush Push: Hurts’ Earthly Superpower
The tush push isn’t just a play—it’s a Philly institution, a one-yard symphony of power, precision, and trust. Since 2022, the Eagles have converted an jaw-dropping 87% of their tush push attempts, leaving the NFL’s average 71% success rate in the dust. Jalen Hurts is the maestro, with 33 of his 55 career rushing touchdowns coming from just one yard out. In 2023, he powered in 15 rushing touchdowns, and in 2024, he added 14 more, outmuscling elite running backs with ease.
Opponents see it coming. They brace for impact. Yet stopping Hurts and the Eagles’ offensive line is like trying to halt a runaway locomotive. The team’s second-ranked rushing attack in 2024, with 29 touchdowns, thrives on this relentless identity. Hurts’ low-center power, impeccable timing, and the line’s synchronized surge make the tush push a work of violent art. And Corenswet, a true Philly son, gets it: no heat vision or super strength can match the calculated chaos Hurts commands.
Why Hurts Is Philly’s True Man of Steel
Fittingly, Corenswet shares his July 8 birthday with the Philadelphia Eagles, a cosmic coincidence that ties him to the team’s heartbeat. His endorsement of Hurts over Superman isn’t just fandom—it’s a testament to the quarterback’s real-world superpower: flawless execution under bone-rattling pressure. While Superman battles fictional foes, Hurts conquers NFL titans, one unforgiving inch at a time.
Philly native David Corenswet (new Superman) was born on the Eagles birthday?! Truly the best! https://t.co/aDx2Tdpseo
— ashley (@shyesplease) July 8, 2025
The tush push is no mere shove. It’s a brutal ballet of trust, technique, and raw will, with Hurts as its unflinching choreographer. Every snap is a high-stakes gamble, and Hurts delivers with a consistency that fuels Philly’s championship dreams. His ability to turn short yards into long playoff runs is the kind of heroics no cape can replicate.
Hurts: Breaking Records, One Yard at a Time
As the Eagles gear up to defend their title, they don’t need a visitor from Krypton. They have Jalen Hurts, a grounded hero whose perfected skill and Philly toughness outshine any superpower. Like Roy Hobbs in The Natural, who dreamed of breaking every record in the book, Hurts is carving his own legend—play by punishing play. With the city behind him and the tush push as his weapon, Hurts isn’t just winning games; he’s rewriting what it means to be unstoppable.
In the end, Corenswet’s verdict says it all: when the season’s on the line and the Linc is roaring, it’s not super strength that wins the day. It’s Jalen Hurts, Philly’s own Man of Steel, proving that true power lies in heart, grit, and one perfectly executed yard.