The Philadelphia Eagles secured a decisive 40-22 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs, thwarting the Chiefs’ bid for a historic three-peat.
The final score: Eagles 40 – Chiefs 22
This victory marks Philadelphia’s second Super Bowl title, their first since 2017. It also serves as redemption after falling short against the Chiefs two years ago. With a dominant performance on both sides of the ball, the Eagles left no doubt that they were the superior team on football’s biggest stage.
Eagles’ Quarterback Jalen Hurts was named Super Bowl MVP.
“Defense wins championships,” Hurst said. “We saw the difference they made and the opportunities they gave us on a short field and we were able to do what we do,” he added.
At half-time, 22x Grammy winner Kendrick Lamar took center stage during the halftime show with appearances from Sza, Samuel L. Jackson and Serena Williams. The stands were packed with notable figures, including President Donald Trump and Taylor Swift, who cheered on the Chiefs in support of Travis Kelce.
Philadelphia wasted no time asserting control, racing to a 24-0 halftime lead. The defense delivered a major statement when rookie cornerback Cooper DeJean picked off Patrick Mahomes and returned it for a touchdown. Jalen Hurts connected with A.J. Brown for another score, and the Eagles’ defense consistently disrupted the Chiefs’ offensive rhythm.
Hurts delivered a spectacular performance, completing 17 of 22 passes for 221 yards and two touchdowns. He also demonstrated his dual-threat ability, rushing for 72 yards and a touchdown, securing Super Bowl MVP honors. His poise and efficiency kept the Eagles in command throughout the night.
The usually explosive Kansas City offense sputtered in the first half, managing just 23 total yards. The Chiefs finally found the end zone in the third quarter when Mahomes connected with Xavier Worthy for a 24-yard touchdown, but Philadelphia’s lead was too large to overcome. Mahomes, under constant pressure, was sacked six times and forced into multiple turnovers, including a critical strip sack in the fourth quarter that ended any hopes of a comeback.
