Eagles soar to Super Bowl glory: Dominant win ends Chiefs’ three-peat hopes
Annapurna Rai | Feb 10, 2025, 23:00 IST
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The Philadelphia Eagles decisively won Super Bowl LIX, defeating the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22. Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts shined with precise passing and record-setting rushing, earning MVP honors. Philadelphia's defense dominated, forcing key turnovers and stifling Chiefs' offense, while head coach Nick Sirianni praised the team’s complete performance. This victory establishes the Eagles among the NFL elite.
The Philadelphia Eagles delivered a commanding performance in Super Bowl LIX, capturing their second franchise championship and halting the Kansas City Chiefs’ dream of an unprecedented three-peat. With a final score of 40-22, the Eagles showcased dominance on both sides of the ball, making a statement on the grandest stage in football.
From the opening kickoff, the Eagles set the tone, efficiently moving the ball while their defense made life miserable for Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes. Philadelphia’s relentless pass rush forced Mahomes into multiple mistakes, including two costly second-quarter interceptions that helped blow the game wide open.
The first interception, a perfectly timed pick by Cooper DeJean, was returned for a touchdown as Mahomes failed to spot him lurking in coverage. Minutes later, linebacker Zach Baun snagged another interception at the Chiefs' 14-yard line, capitalizing on a disrupted throw caused by the Eagles' ferocious pass rush. The turnovers allowed the Eagles to build a commanding 24-0 halftime lead, leaving Kansas City in an unfamiliar and insurmountable hole.
On the offensive side, Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts delivered one of the finest performances of his career. The fifth-year star exuded poise under pressure, completing 17 of 22 passes for 221 yards and a touchdown while setting a new Super Bowl rushing record for a quarterback with 72 yards. His performance earned him the game’s Most Valuable Player honors.
“I just kept thinking about all the hard work and sacrifice we put in,” Hurts reflected postgame. “Our offense took advantage of opportunities, and the defense played lights out.”
The game began cautiously, with the Eagles’ first drive stalling due to a controversial offensive pass interference call on A.J. Brown. Kansas City also struggled early, failing to gain offensive momentum against a swarming Philadelphia defense. The Eagles eventually broke through in the first quarter, executing their signature “tush push” quarterback sneak to take a 7-0 lead.
The second quarter turned into a nightmare for the Chiefs. After Mahomes’ first interception resulted in a pick-six for DeJean, Kansas City’s offense went three-and-out on the following drive. The Eagles capitalized again, with Hurts connecting with Brown for another score, stretching the lead to 24-0 before halftime.
Kansas City’s offensive struggles persisted into the third quarter, as Mahomes was sacked multiple times. Meanwhile, Hurts continued dissecting the Chiefs' defense, setting up another field goal to push the lead to 27-0. Philadelphia’s defense refused to relent, with Avonte Maddox breaking up a crucial fourth-down pass attempt, setting up a Hurts-to-DeVonta Smith touchdown that effectively sealed the game at 34-0.
The Chiefs finally found the end zone late in the third quarter, with Mahomes connecting on a deep strike to Xavier Worthy. However, a failed two-point conversion left them trailing 34-6. Despite adding a few late-game scores, including another Worthy touchdown, Kansas City never posed a real threat to Philadelphia’s dominance.
With the game firmly in hand, the Eagles delivered one final statement play when defensive tackle Milton Williams strip-sacked Mahomes, leading to a field goal that stretched the lead to 40-6. Though the Chiefs added two late touchdowns, the outcome was never in doubt, and the Eagles celebrated their Super Bowl victory as confetti rained down inside the Caesars Superdome.
As head coach Nick Sirianni received the traditional Gatorade bath, Eagles players embraced the moment, knowing they had dethroned the reigning champions in emphatic fashion.
“We knew coming in we had to play a complete game, and that’s exactly what we did,” said Sirianni. “This team never wavered, never flinched. We earned this.”
For the Eagles and their fans, this championship marks more than just a trophy—it cements their place as one of the NFL’s elite franchises. And for the Chiefs, the bitter loss serves as a reminder of how difficult it is to sustain success at the highest level of the sport.
From the opening kickoff, the Eagles set the tone, efficiently moving the ball while their defense made life miserable for Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes. Philadelphia’s relentless pass rush forced Mahomes into multiple mistakes, including two costly second-quarter interceptions that helped blow the game wide open.
The first interception, a perfectly timed pick by Cooper DeJean, was returned for a touchdown as Mahomes failed to spot him lurking in coverage. Minutes later, linebacker Zach Baun snagged another interception at the Chiefs' 14-yard line, capitalizing on a disrupted throw caused by the Eagles' ferocious pass rush. The turnovers allowed the Eagles to build a commanding 24-0 halftime lead, leaving Kansas City in an unfamiliar and insurmountable hole.
On the offensive side, Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts delivered one of the finest performances of his career. The fifth-year star exuded poise under pressure, completing 17 of 22 passes for 221 yards and a touchdown while setting a new Super Bowl rushing record for a quarterback with 72 yards. His performance earned him the game’s Most Valuable Player honors.
“I just kept thinking about all the hard work and sacrifice we put in,” Hurts reflected postgame. “Our offense took advantage of opportunities, and the defense played lights out.”
The game began cautiously, with the Eagles’ first drive stalling due to a controversial offensive pass interference call on A.J. Brown. Kansas City also struggled early, failing to gain offensive momentum against a swarming Philadelphia defense. The Eagles eventually broke through in the first quarter, executing their signature “tush push” quarterback sneak to take a 7-0 lead.
The second quarter turned into a nightmare for the Chiefs. After Mahomes’ first interception resulted in a pick-six for DeJean, Kansas City’s offense went three-and-out on the following drive. The Eagles capitalized again, with Hurts connecting with Brown for another score, stretching the lead to 24-0 before halftime.
Kansas City’s offensive struggles persisted into the third quarter, as Mahomes was sacked multiple times. Meanwhile, Hurts continued dissecting the Chiefs' defense, setting up another field goal to push the lead to 27-0. Philadelphia’s defense refused to relent, with Avonte Maddox breaking up a crucial fourth-down pass attempt, setting up a Hurts-to-DeVonta Smith touchdown that effectively sealed the game at 34-0.
The Chiefs finally found the end zone late in the third quarter, with Mahomes connecting on a deep strike to Xavier Worthy. However, a failed two-point conversion left them trailing 34-6. Despite adding a few late-game scores, including another Worthy touchdown, Kansas City never posed a real threat to Philadelphia’s dominance.
With the game firmly in hand, the Eagles delivered one final statement play when defensive tackle Milton Williams strip-sacked Mahomes, leading to a field goal that stretched the lead to 40-6. Though the Chiefs added two late touchdowns, the outcome was never in doubt, and the Eagles celebrated their Super Bowl victory as confetti rained down inside the Caesars Superdome.
As head coach Nick Sirianni received the traditional Gatorade bath, Eagles players embraced the moment, knowing they had dethroned the reigning champions in emphatic fashion.
“We knew coming in we had to play a complete game, and that’s exactly what we did,” said Sirianni. “This team never wavered, never flinched. We earned this.”
For the Eagles and their fans, this championship marks more than just a trophy—it cements their place as one of the NFL’s elite franchises. And for the Chiefs, the bitter loss serves as a reminder of how difficult it is to sustain success at the highest level of the sport.