The Philadelphia Eagles claimed their second Super Bowl title with a decisive 40-22 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs in New Orleans. The highly anticipated game, hosted by the city for a record-tying 11th time, saw the Eagles' defence stifle the Chiefs' star quarterback, Patrick Mahomes. The Chiefs' bid for a historic three-peat was thwarted by Philadelphia's relentless performance.
The Eagles set the tone early in the game with their trademark "brotherly shove" play during the first quarter. Jalen Hurts led the offensive charge for Philadelphia, throwing for two touchdowns and running for another, while the Eagles' defence dominated throughout. Rookie defensive back Cooper DeJean intercepted a poorly executed pass from Mahomes in the second quarter, securing Philadelphia's second touchdown and cementing their lead.
Saquon Barkley, the Eagles' star running back, made history by amassing 31 first-half rushing yards, breaking the all-time NFL record for most rushing yards in a regular season plus playoffs. Despite the Chiefs managing to put points on the board late in the third quarter with a touchdown from Xavier Worthy, the game was already heavily tilted in favor of the Eagles.
The prestigious event drew a high-profile crowd, including United States President Donald Trump and pop superstar Taylor Swift. President Trump's attendance marked a historic moment as he became the first sitting president to attend a Super Bowl. Meanwhile, DeVonta Smith further solidified Philadelphia's lead with a 46-yard touchdown pass from Jalen Hurts, propelling the Eagles to a commanding 34-0 advantage.
Patrick Mahomes faced significant challenges from the Eagles' defence in the first half. He was sacked three times, threw two interceptions, and completed only six out of 14 pass attempts. The Eagles' defensive prowess left little room for Mahomes and his team to mount any significant comeback.
