Eagles Crush Chiefs 40-22, Deny Historic Super Bowl Three-Peat

Jalen Hurts celebrating the Super Bowl 59 win

The Philadelphia Eagles delivered a dominant performance in New Orleans, defeating the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22 and preventing them from making history as the first team to win three straight Super Bowls.

Much of the pre-game hype centered around Kansas City’s pursuit of a historic three-peat, but the Eagles had other plans. Their defense, the best in the league this season, made a statement by overwhelming Patrick Mahomes and shutting down the Chiefs' offense.

Eagles' Defense Shines, Hurts Secures MVP Honors

Eagles team celebrating their win in the Caesars Superdome stadium

Philadelphia’s defense set the tone early, pressuring Mahomes throughout the game. The Chiefs’ star quarterback was sacked six times and threw two costly interceptions, making it nearly impossible for Kansas City to gain momentum.

Despite the Chiefs keeping running back Saquon Barkley in check, Jalen Hurts rose to the occasion, silencing his critics with a 46-yard touchdown pass that put the game out of reach. The win marked Philadelphia’s second Super Bowl title, their first since 2018.

For Hurts, this victory was personal, coming two years after the Eagles’ heartbreaking 38-35 loss to the Chiefs in the Super Bowl. This time, there was no doubt about the outcome, and Hurts was named the game’s Most Valuable Player.

"I've been able to use every experience and learn from it, the good and the bad, using it as fuel," Hurts said. "There's always going to be doubts and questioning, but this is the purpose and my calling in life.

"Things come right on time and you know, the last Super Bowl wasn't our time yet. Sometimes we have to accept that you have to wait your turn.

"I couldn't do any of this without the guys around me," Hurts added. "Defense wins championships. We saw the difference they made in the game today.

"Winning a national championship is just an unprecedented feeling. That kid in me always kept working at this, and I stayed true to his vision."

Eagles fans celebrating on the streets

Chiefs Struggle Early as Eagles Take Control

The Super Bowl drew plenty of star power off the field, with President Donald Trump becoming the first sitting U.S. president to attend the game, while pop icon Taylor Swift was spotted in the stands, supporting her boyfriend, Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce.

Despite the star-studded audience, Kansas City never found their rhythm. They managed just one first down in the first half, and it came on their opening play.

Philadelphia capitalized quickly, with Hurts scoring on their signature "tush push" play to put the Eagles on the board. Jake Elliott followed with a field goal, and then the defense took over.

Mahomes, who had gone nearly 300 pass attempts without an interception, was picked off by Cooper DeJean, who returned it 38 yards for a touchdown. Just five plays later, Mahomes threw another interception deep in his own territory, leading to an easy touchdown for A.J. Brown.

The Eagles extended their lead in the second half when Hurts connected with DeVonta Smith for a highlight-reel touchdown down the middle of the field. With the game slipping away, Eagles fans in the stands mockingly performed the Chiefs’ Tomahawk Chop chant, celebrating their team’s commanding lead.

Chiefs' Late Push Falls Short

Kansas City avoided a Super Bowl shutout with a touchdown pass from Mahomes to Xavier Worthy, but Philadelphia continued to pile on, adding two more field goals in the fourth quarter.

Mahomes managed to find both DeAndre Hopkins and Worthy for late-game scores, but the deficit was too much to overcome. While the Chiefs became the first defending champions to make it back to the Super Bowl in pursuit of a three-peat, they ultimately fell short.

After the game, Mahomes shouldered the blame for the loss.

"Credit to the Eagles, they played better than us from start to finish," Mahomes said. "Obviously the turnovers hurt - I've just got to take all the blame for that. Those early turnovers swing the momentum of the game, and they capitalized on them.

"It was kind of 14 points that I gave them, and it's hard to come back from that at the Super Bowl.

"I just didn't play to my standard, and I have to be better next time."

While the Chiefs' dynasty remains intact, the Eagles left no doubt about their own place among the NFL’s elite with a performance for the ages.