Super Bowl 2025: Philadelphia Eagles defeat Kansas City Chiefs 40-22

There will be no three-peat. The Philadelphia Eagles jumped out to a 34-0 lead and never looked back, winning 40-22. The Eagles defense controlled the action most of the way, forcing three turnovers by Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and sacking Mahomes six times.Hurts opened the scoring with a 1-yard touchdown run in the first quarter. Philadelphia extended its lead to 10-0 in the second with a 48-yard field goal by Jake Elliott. A three-play sequence may have put the game out of reach before halftime. Mahomes was sacked twice, then Cooper DeJean picked off Mahomes and returned it 38 yards for a touchdown, extending it to 17-0. A 12-yard scoring pass from Hurts to A.J. Brown, sending the Eagles into halftime with a commanding 24-0 lead.Elliott added a 29-yard field goal in the third before Hurts connected with DeVonta Smith for a 46-yard touchdown strike, extending the lead to 34-0. Kansas City finally got on the board late in the third quarter when Mahomes found Xavier Worthy for a 24-yard touchdown.Two more field goals from Elliott in the fourth brought the game to 40-6. The Chiefs added two late touchdown passes from Mahomes—one to DeAndre Hopkins and another to Worthy—along with a pair of two-point conversions.Chiefs postgame reaction to Super Bowl loss: Super Bowl Fourth Quarter 1:48 – A lone bright spot for the Chiefs has been rookie wide receiver Xavier Worthy. Worthy catches a 50-yard touchdown pass from Mahomes, cutting the deficit to 40-22.2:54 – Mahomes caps off a 75-yard touchdown drive with a 7-yard touchdown pass to DeAndre Hopkins.9:42 – Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is stripped of the football9:51 – Elliott drilled a 48-yard field goal with 9:51 remaining in the fourth quarter, capping a 10-play, 40-yard drive that chewed up 5:43 on the clock. Super Bowl Third Quarter Mahomes led the Chiefs on a five-play, 90-yard touchdown drive in 2:06, capped by a 24-yard touchdown pass to Xavier Worthy late in the third quarter.2:40 – The Eagles keep on pouring it on. Hurts finds DeVonta Smith from 46 yards out to extend the lead to 34-0.5:18 – Eagles kicker Jake Elliot extends Philadelphia’s lead to 27-0. He connected on a 29-yard field goal. 11:23 – The Eagles’ four-man rush is continuing to dominate the Chiefs offensive line. Mahomes has been brought down five times in the game and hit nine times. Super Bowl Second Quarter To say it was a woeful first half for the Chiefs may not do it justice. The Chiefs had more turnovers than first downs in the first half – 2-1. The Chiefs had just 23 yards in the first half and did not make it into Eagles territory once. Kansas City did not pick up a third down. Philadelphia’s defense sacked Mahomes three times and hit him seven times in the game.1:40 – The Philadelphia Eagles lead 24-0, capitalizing off of Mahomes’ second interception. 4:20 – Games are won and lost on the line of scrimmage. So far, the Chiefs defense has been unable to hit Hurts or get much pressure on him. The Eagles defense, meanwhile, has sacked Mahomes three times in the first half and hit him six total times.6:50 – In case you are wondering, here are the greatest comebacks in Super Bowl history. Patriots 34, Falcons 28 (2017) – 25 pointsChiefs 31, 49ers 20 (2020) – 10 pointsPatriots 28, Seahawks 24 (2015) – 10 pointsSaints 31, Colts 17 (2010) – 10 pointsWashington 42, Broncos 10 (1988) – 10 points 7:03 – Cooper DeJean picks off Mahomes and takes it to the house, extending Philadelphia’s lead to 17-0.7:42 – It’s familiar territory for the Chiefs and the Super Bowl – a 10-point deficit. In every Super Bowl during the Mahomes-Reid era, the Chiefs have fallen behind by at least 10 points. They have won three of them.12:37 – The last time the Chiefs punted on their first three possessions was the Christmas Day game against the Las Vegas Raiders in 2023. 12:50 – The Eagles defense continues their impressive start, forcing another Chiefs three-and-out. Mahomes underthrew Kelce on a third-and-short attempt.The Chiefs play calling has been one dimensional so far, with just one rushing play called. 14:15 – A Bryan Cook interception ends a Philadelphia drive. The interception came after a Chiefs blitz forced a mistake by Jalen Hurts.Super Bowl First QuarterEND OF THE FIRST QUARTER: The Philadelphia Eagles dominated the first quarter statistically and lead on the scoreboard, 7-0. The Eagles outgained the Chiefs by over 100 yards and are driving deep in Kansas City territory. Kansas City was held to one first down in the quarter.The Eagles ran 21 plays compared to 7 for the Chiefs. Outside of a sack that was negated by a penalty, the Chiefs defense has struggled in getting to Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts. 4:30 – FOX’s sideline cameras showed staff for the Chiefs work on Chris Jones’ neck, but he’s in the game. 6:15 – Jalen Hurts capped a 69-yard drive with a 1-yard touchdown run, giving the Eagles an early lead. The drive highlighted by a 27-yard completion from Hurts to Jahan Dotson. The Eagles also benefited from a 15-yard unnecessary roughness penalty against the Chiefs.Jason Kelce, the brother of Travis Kelce, has not been a fan of the officiating so far: 8:23 – The Chiefs defense is doing a solid job on Saquon Barkley early on. Four carries for 11 yards for the NFL’s rushing champion.9:40 – Like the Eagles, the Chiefs get one first down on their opening drive, but not much. The Eagles defensive line pressured Mahomes on third and long, forcing a punt.11:21 – There was a lot of discussion about officiating and the Chiefs heading into Super Bowl 59. In the first five minutes of the game, an Eagles fourth down conversion is negated by an offensive pass interference call.Patrick Mahomes to team: ‘Everything you got’Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes addressed the team before the game.Here’s some of his speech: Chiefs Inactives for the Super BowlSteven Nelson, CornerbackKeith Taylor, CornerbackJoshua Uche, Defensive EndC.J. Hanson, Offensive LinemanWanya Morris, Offensive LinemanEthan Driskell, TackleMalik Herring, Defensive EndEagles Inactives for the Super BowlBryce Huff, Defensive EndTanner McKee, QuarterbackEli Ricks, CornerbackLewis Cine, Defensive BackDarian Kinnard, Tackle/GuardTrevor Keegan, GuardAinias Smith, Wide ReceiverChiefs players arrive to the Super Bowl: The Kansas City Chiefs arrived in style fort he Super Bowl. Mahomes wore a green suit, which left some wondering if it was an intentional nod: DeAndre Hopkins:Travis Kelce:Jason Kelce: Chiefs have ‘unwavering belief’Former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce spoke the Chiefs, saying their “unwavering belief,” citing the team’s history in Super Bowls and one score games. “They continue to execute when it matters most,” Kelce said. You can watch his full comments below: President Trump picks the Chiefs to winPresident Donald Trump, who will be in attendance for the game, said in a pregame interview that he’s picking the Chiefs to win because of quarterback Patrick Mahomes. “When a quarterback wins as much as he’s won, I have to go with Kansas City. I have to go with Kansas City.”

NEW ORLEANS —There will be no three-peat.

The Philadelphia Eagles jumped out to a 34-0 lead and never looked back, winning 40-22.

The Eagles defense controlled the action most of the way, forcing three turnovers by Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and sacking Mahomes six times.

Hurts opened the scoring with a 1-yard touchdown run in the first quarter. Philadelphia extended its lead to 10-0 in the second with a 48-yard field goal by Jake Elliott.

A three-play sequence may have put the game out of reach before halftime.

Mahomes was sacked twice, then Cooper DeJean picked off Mahomes and returned it 38 yards for a touchdown, extending it to 17-0.

A 12-yard scoring pass from Hurts to A.J. Brown, sending the Eagles into halftime with a commanding 24-0 lead.

Elliott added a 29-yard field goal in the third before Hurts connected with DeVonta Smith for a 46-yard touchdown strike, extending the lead to 34-0.

Kansas City finally got on the board late in the third quarter when Mahomes found Xavier Worthy for a 24-yard touchdown.

Two more field goals from Elliott in the fourth brought the game to 40-6.

The Chiefs added two late touchdown passes from Mahomes—one to DeAndre Hopkins and another to Worthy—along with a pair of two-point conversions.

Chiefs postgame reaction to Super Bowl loss:

Super Bowl Fourth Quarter

1:48 – A lone bright spot for the Chiefs has been rookie wide receiver Xavier Worthy. Worthy catches a 50-yard touchdown pass from Mahomes, cutting the deficit to 40-22.

2:54 – Mahomes caps off a 75-yard touchdown drive with a 7-yard touchdown pass to DeAndre Hopkins.

9:42 – Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is stripped of the football

9:51 – Elliott drilled a 48-yard field goal with 9:51 remaining in the fourth quarter, capping a 10-play, 40-yard drive that chewed up 5:43 on the clock.

Super Bowl Third Quarter

Mahomes led the Chiefs on a five-play, 90-yard touchdown drive in 2:06, capped by a 24-yard touchdown pass to Xavier Worthy late in the third quarter.

2:40 – The Eagles keep on pouring it on. Hurts finds DeVonta Smith from 46 yards out to extend the lead to 34-0.

5:18 – Eagles kicker Jake Elliot extends Philadelphia’s lead to 27-0. He connected on a 29-yard field goal.

11:23 – The Eagles’ four-man rush is continuing to dominate the Chiefs offensive line.

Mahomes has been brought down five times in the game and hit nine times.

Super Bowl Second Quarter

To say it was a woeful first half for the Chiefs may not do it justice.

The Chiefs had more turnovers than first downs in the first half – 2-1. The Chiefs had just 23 yards in the first half and did not make it into Eagles territory once.

Kansas City did not pick up a third down.

Philadelphia’s defense sacked Mahomes three times and hit him seven times in the game.

1:40 – The Philadelphia Eagles lead 24-0, capitalizing off of Mahomes’ second interception.

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4:20 – Games are won and lost on the line of scrimmage.

So far, the Chiefs defense has been unable to hit Hurts or get much pressure on him. The Eagles defense, meanwhile, has sacked Mahomes three times in the first half and hit him six total times.

6:50 – In case you are wondering, here are the greatest comebacks in Super Bowl history.

Patriots 34, Falcons 28 (2017) – 25 points

Chiefs 31, 49ers 20 (2020) – 10 points

Patriots 28, Seahawks 24 (2015) – 10 points

Saints 31, Colts 17 (2010) – 10 points

Washington 42, Broncos 10 (1988) – 10 points

7:03 – Cooper DeJean picks off Mahomes and takes it to the house, extending Philadelphia’s lead to 17-0.

7:42 – It’s familiar territory for the Chiefs and the Super Bowl – a 10-point deficit. In every Super Bowl during the Mahomes-Reid era, the Chiefs have fallen behind by at least 10 points. They have won three of them.

12:37 – The last time the Chiefs punted on their first three possessions was the Christmas Day game against the Las Vegas Raiders in 2023.

12:50 – The Eagles defense continues their impressive start, forcing another Chiefs three-and-out. Mahomes underthrew Kelce on a third-and-short attempt.

The Chiefs play calling has been one dimensional so far, with just one rushing play called.

14:15 – A Bryan Cook interception ends a Philadelphia drive. The interception came after a Chiefs blitz forced a mistake by Jalen Hurts.

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Super Bowl First Quarter

END OF THE FIRST QUARTER: The Philadelphia Eagles dominated the first quarter statistically and lead on the scoreboard, 7-0. The Eagles outgained the Chiefs by over 100 yards and are driving deep in Kansas City territory. Kansas City was held to one first down in the quarter.

The Eagles ran 21 plays compared to 7 for the Chiefs.

Outside of a sack that was negated by a penalty, the Chiefs defense has struggled in getting to Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts.

4:30 – FOX’s sideline cameras showed staff for the Chiefs work on Chris Jones’ neck, but he’s in the game.

6:15 – Jalen Hurts capped a 69-yard drive with a 1-yard touchdown run, giving the Eagles an early lead.

The drive highlighted by a 27-yard completion from Hurts to Jahan Dotson. The Eagles also benefited from a 15-yard unnecessary roughness penalty against the Chiefs.

Jason Kelce, the brother of Travis Kelce, has not been a fan of the officiating so far:

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— Jason Kelce (@JasonKelce) February 9, 2025

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8:23 – The Chiefs defense is doing a solid job on Saquon Barkley early on. Four carries for 11 yards for the NFL’s rushing champion.

9:40 – Like the Eagles, the Chiefs get one first down on their opening drive, but not much. The Eagles defensive line pressured Mahomes on third and long, forcing a punt.

11:21 – There was a lot of discussion about officiating and the Chiefs heading into Super Bowl 59. In the first five minutes of the game, an Eagles fourth down conversion is negated by an offensive pass interference call.

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Patrick Mahomes to team: ‘Everything you got’

Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes addressed the team before the game.

Here’s some of his speech:

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Chiefs Inactives for the Super Bowl

  • Steven Nelson, Cornerback
  • Keith Taylor, Cornerback
  • Joshua Uche, Defensive End
  • C.J. Hanson, Offensive Lineman
  • Wanya Morris, Offensive Lineman
  • Ethan Driskell, Tackle
  • Malik Herring, Defensive End

Eagles Inactives for the Super Bowl

  • Bryce Huff, Defensive End
  • Tanner McKee, Quarterback
  • Eli Ricks, Cornerback
  • Lewis Cine, Defensive Back
  • Darian Kinnard, Tackle/Guard
  • Trevor Keegan, Guard
  • Ainias Smith, Wide Receiver

Chiefs players arrive to the Super Bowl:

The Kansas City Chiefs arrived in style fort he Super Bowl.

Mahomes wore a green suit, which left some wondering if it was an intentional nod:

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DeAndre Hopkins:

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Travis Kelce:

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Jason Kelce: Chiefs have ‘unwavering belief’

Former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce spoke the Chiefs, saying their “unwavering belief,” citing the team’s history in Super Bowls and one score games.

“They continue to execute when it matters most,” Kelce said.

You can watch his full comments below:

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President Donald Trump, who will be in attendance for the game, said in a pregame interview that he’s picking the Chiefs to win because of quarterback Patrick Mahomes.

“When a quarterback wins as much as he’s won, I have to go with Kansas City. I have to go with Kansas City.”

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