In the Caesars Superdome, the Philadelphia Eagles delivered one of the most dominant performances in Super Bowl history, overwhelming the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22 to claim their second Lombardi Trophy. Philadelphia dominated on both sides of the ball, neutralizing Patrick Mahomes (#15) and the Chiefs’ high-powered offense while Jalen Hurts(#1) played one of the best games of his career.
The Eagles wasted no time asserting themselves. After winning the coin toss and electing to receive, Hurts orchestrated a flawless opening drive, mixing short passes with powerful runs. DeVonta Smith (#6) burst through the line for a 17-yard gain, setting up the Eagles inside the red zone. Two plays later, Hurts found A.J. Brown (#11) in the back of the end zone for a 7-yard touchdown, sending the Philadelphia fans into a frenzy. The Chiefs struggled early. On their first drive, Mahomes faced relentless pressure from the Eagles’ defensive front, led by Jalen Carter (#98) and Haason Reddick (#7). A third-down sack forced a quick three-and-out, giving the Eagles the ball right back.
Philadelphia capitalized immediately. Hurts broke free for a 28-yard scramble, putting the Eagles in scoring position. After a series of plays, the drive ended with a 1-yard QB sneak—a signature Hurts play that gave Philadelphia a 14-0 lead. As the first quarter wound down, Mahomes finally put together a promising drive. A 26-yard completion to Travis Kelce (#87) ignited some momentum, but on a third down inside Eagles territory, rookie cornerback Cooper DeJean (#33) jumped a pass intended for Rashee Rice (#4), intercepting Mahomes and returning it 38 yards for a touchdown. With the Eagles now up 21-0, the Superdome crowd was in shock and Kansas City suddenly looked rattled.
The second quarter saw more of the same. The Eagles added a Jake Elliott (#4) field goal to extend their lead to 24-0. While Mahomes managed to lead the Chiefs into the red zone, a costly sack on third down forced them to settle for a field goal, putting Kansas City on the board at 24-3 just before halftime. Down 24-3, the Chiefs needed a miracle. They came out firing in the third quarter, with Mahomes leading an 8-play, 75-yard touchdown drive. He found Kelce for a 15-yard gain before hitting Rice in stride for a 40-yard touchdown, cutting the deficit to 24-10. The momentum shift was short-lived. On the Eagles’ ensuing drive, Hurts led a near-perfect response, capped by a beautifully thrown deep ball to Smith for a 48-yard touchdown, putting Philadelphia up 31-10.
The Chiefs refused to go quietly, answering back with another touchdown—a 5-yard scramble by Mahomes. A two-point conversion attempt failed, leaving the score at 31-16 heading into the fourth quarter. As the final period began, the Eagles leaned on their running game, chewing up the clock. Hurts converted a crucial third-and-long with a 12-yard pass to Dallas Goedert (#88), setting up another Elliott field goal to extend the lead to 34-16. With time running out, Mahomes made one last desperate push, but a strip-sack by Reddick (#7)sealed the game. The Eagles added another field goal and a defensive touchdown off a fumble recovery, officially putting the game out of reach. The final score: Eagles 40, Chiefs 22.
Hurts finished with 221 passing yards, 2 touchdowns, 1 rushing touchdown, and 67 rushing yards, earning Super Bowl MVP honors. His ability to balance precision passing with dynamic running left the Chiefs’ defense helpless. Kansas City, aiming to become the first team in NFL history to win three consecutive Super Bowls, fell just short. Mahomes finished with 278 passing yards, 2 TDs, 1 INT, and 4 sacks taken. As the confetti rained down, Philadelphia fans erupted in celebration. In their hometown, thousands took to the streets, flooding Broad Street in a sea of green. In a now-viral moment, fans climbed traffic lights and chanted “Fly, Eagles Fly” well into the morning. Super Bowl LIX will be remembered as the night the Eagles cemented their legacy, proving that they are a force to be reckoned with for years to come.
