The Philadelphia Eagles dominated the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22, stopping their pursuit of an unprecedented third consecutive Super Bowl title. The Chiefs, aiming for their third championship in six seasons, struggled against an overpowering Eagles defense.
Philadelphia’s Defense Shuts Down Kansas City
The Eagles’ defense proved why it was the best in the NFL, sacking Patrick Mahomes six times and intercepting him twice. Mahomes, who had gone nearly 300 passes without an interception, saw his streak snapped in a costly fashion. Cooper DeJean returned an interception for a 38-yard touchdown, and AJ Brown capitalized on another near the Chiefs’ end zone.
While Kansas City kept Eagles running back Saquon Barkley in check, quarterback Jalen Hurts delivered when it mattered. Hurts launched a 46-yard touchdown pass, securing Philadelphia’s lead. This victory avenged the Eagles’ narrow 38-35 loss to the Chiefs in the Super Bowl two years ago. Named Most Valuable Player, Hurts credited his team’s defensive effort.
“Every experience, good or bad, fuels you,” Hurts said. “Last time wasn’t our moment, but today it was. Defense wins championships, and they made all the difference.”
Chiefs Struggle Despite Mahomes’ Late Effort
President Donald Trump became the first sitting U.S. president to attend a Super Bowl, while Taylor Swift cheered for Travis Kelce. Despite high-profile support, the Chiefs struggled early, managing just one first down in the first half.
Hurts opened the scoring with Philadelphia’s signature ‘tush push’ touchdown. Jake Elliott extended the lead with a field goal before the Eagles’ defense took control. Back-to-back sacks on Mahomes led to DeJean’s interception return for a touchdown.
Mahomes connected with Xavier Worthy for a late touchdown to avoid a shutout. He later found Worthy and DeAndre Hopkins for two more scores, but the Chiefs couldn’t recover. Kansas City came closer to a three-peat than any team since the early 1990s but fell short.
“Credit to the Eagles,” Mahomes said post-game. “They outplayed us from start to finish. Those early turnovers cost us 14 points, and I’ve got to take responsibility. It’s tough to come back from that in a Super Bowl.”
The Eagles secured their second Super Bowl victory, their first since 2018. As Philadelphia fans celebrated, they mocked the Chiefs with the Tomahawk Chop. Kansas City, while falling short of history, cemented its place as one of the league’s greatest dynasties.