Eagles Deny Chiefs Historic Three-Peat with Super Bowl Win

Philadelphia Eagles players celebrate with the Vince Lombardi Trophy at the end of Super Bowl LIX, after the Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana, February 9, 2025. (Photo by Chandan Khanna / AFP)

The Philadelphia Eagles achieved a stunning 40-22 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs in the Super Bowl on Sunday, thwarting their rivals’ attempt to secure a historic third consecutive NFL championship, all witnessed by President Donald Trump.

Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts passed for two touchdowns and added another with his legs as Philadelphia avenged their painful Super Bowl loss to the Chiefs two years prior with a commanding performance at the Superdome in New Orleans.

“I’ve been able to use every experience and learn from it – the good, the bad, all of it – to pursue my own greatness,” Hurts said

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The Chiefs attempted to make history by becoming the first team to win three consecutive Vince Lombardi trophies after securing victories in 2023 and 2024.

However, Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes struggled throughout the game, experiencing six sacks and throwing two interceptions, as the Eagles’ formidable defence and efficient offence took control from the start.

Philadelphia Eagles owner, chairman and CEO Jeffrey Lurie holds the Lombardi Trophy at the end of Super Bowl LIX, after the Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana, February 9, 2025. (Photo by Chandan Khanna / AFP)

“Credit to the Eagles, they played better than us from start to finish,” Mahomes said. “Obviously the turnovers hurt, and I take all the blame for that. I just didn’t play to my standard and I have to be better next time.”

The Eagles had essentially sealed the victory by halftime, racing to a 24-0 lead after three unanswered touchdowns from Hurts, Cooper DeJean, and A.J. Brown.

They extended their advantage to 34-0 late in the third quarter before Kansas City finally managed to score three consolation touchdowns. Eagles kicker Jake Elliott contributed with four successful field goals.

The spectacle was enjoyed by a star-studded crowd of 65,719, featuring numerous celebrities and VIPs, including Trump, who marked the occasion as the first sitting US President to attend the Super Bowl after flying into New Orleans from Florida on Air Force One earlier that day following a round of golf with Tiger Woods.

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