The Philadelphia Eagles dominated the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22 in Sunday’s Super Bowl, denying them a third consecutive title and exacting brutal revenge for their loss to the team two years ago. Quarterback Jalen Hurts was a masterful conductor, making music with his legs and arm to score three total touchdowns and earning Super Bowl MVP honors.
The Eagles’ defense overwhelmed Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, culminating in a strip sack with less than 10 minutes to play that ended any hopes of a comeback. The team’s offense was equally impressive, with Hurts finishing 17-of-22 for 221 passing yards and rushing for 72 more on 11 carries.
The Eagles’ second Super Bowl title came after they beat the New England Patriots in 2018. The game played out before a sold-out crowd that included U.S. President Donald Trump, pop superstar Taylor Swift, and other A-list celebrities. It marked the first time a sitting president had attended a Super Bowl.
Hurts said, “It’s been a long journey, a journey with ups and downs, highs and lows.” He finished the game by saying, “You’ve got to be able to use these experiences that you’ve had in the past because they’re all formative for the future.”
Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni was emotional on the field after the victory. The team’s performance was a testament to their greatness, with Sirianni saying, “You can’t be great without the greatness of others.” Mahomes acknowledged that he took ownership of his team’s loss, stating, “I threw two interceptions in their end, I mean, I threw a pick six, and I threw a pick that they returned to the five-yard line, and they scored immediately after.”
The Eagles’ victory was sweet revenge for the team after their heartbreaking 38-35 defeat to the Chiefs two years ago. The team’s offense was explosive, with rookie running back Saquon Barkley breaking the all-time NFL record for most rushing yards in a regular season plus playoffs.
Source: https://www.reuters.com/sports/nfl/sunshine-tight-security-greet-fans-arriving-super-bowl-2025-02-09