The Kansas City Chiefs came into Super Bowl LIX aiming to make history as the first team to win three straight championships. Instead, they ran into a Philadelphia Eagles squad determined to rewrite the script.
In a dominant performance, the Eagles routed the Chiefs 40-22, avenging their heartbreaking loss from two years ago and cementing their place atop the NFL. The final score doesn't fully reflect how one-sided the game was—by halftime, Philadelphia led 24-0, and for much of the third quarter, Kansas City was at risk of becoming the first team ever to be shut out in a Super Bowl.
Eagles Dominate from the Start
The game opened with early controversy, as a questionable offensive pass interference call negated a big Eagles gain on their opening drive. But the setback didn’t faze Philadelphia. Jalen Hurts quickly found the end zone on a 1-yard run, giving the Eagles a lead they would never relinquish.
Kansas City had an opportunity to shift momentum early in the second quarter when safety Bryan Cook intercepted a Hurts pass inside the Chiefs’ 5-yard line. But the offense couldn’t capitalize, punting three straight times as Patrick Mahomes and company struggled to find any rhythm. Meanwhile, the Eagles kept rolling—Jake Elliott nailed a 48-yard field goal before Cooper DeJean delivered a highlight-reel moment, intercepting Mahomes and returning it 38 yards for a touchdown.
DeJean’s pick-six made him the first player in Super Bowl history to score a touchdown on his birthday, an honor many had expected to go to Eagles running back Saquon Barkley, who turned 28 on Sunday.
With under five minutes left in the first half, Hurts connected with A.J. Brown for a 12-yard touchdown, giving the Eagles a commanding 24-0 lead at the break.
Chiefs Avoid Infamous Super Bowl First
The nightmare continued for Kansas City in the third quarter as Elliott added another field goal before Hurts found DeVonta Smith for a 46-yard touchdown, extending the lead to 34-0. For the first time in Super Bowl history, the possibility of a shutout seemed real.
Mahomes and the Chiefs finally got on the board late in the third, avoiding a historic embarrassment. A touchdown pass to Rashee Rice cut the deficit to 34-6, though a failed two-point conversion attempt to Travis Kelce kept the deficit daunting.
Philadelphia responded with two more field goals, extending the lead to 40-6 with eight minutes to play.
Too Little, Too Late for Kansas City
With the game well out of reach, the Chiefs tacked on a pair of late scores, including a touchdown pass to DeAndre Hopkins with under three minutes left. A successful two-point conversion made it 40-14, but by then, Eagles players were already celebrating—dumping Gatorade on head coach Nick Sirianni before the clock even ran out.
Kansas City added another meaningless touchdown in the final seconds, but it didn’t change the outcome. Philadelphia had dominated, and the Chiefs’ quest for a historic three-peat was over.
Officiating Drama Adds to Storyline
Leading up to the game, officiating had been a major talking point, fueled by conspiracy theories suggesting the league favored the Chiefs. While NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell dismissed the claims as “ridiculous,” and the officiating union called them “insulting,” the game itself saw several controversial calls.
A questionable facemask penalty wiped out a big Eagles gain on their opening drive, while later in the quarter, a similar call on Kansas City’s Trent McDuffie gave Philadelphia new life. Both penalties drew criticism from Fox officiating analyst Mike Pereira, adding to the ongoing debate.
Eagles Get Their Revenge
Two years ago, Kansas City narrowly edged the Eagles 38-35 in a thrilling Super Bowl. This time, there was no need for late-game heroics—Philadelphia dominated from start to finish.
For the Chiefs, the loss ends their bid for an unprecedented three-peat and raises questions about whether their dynasty can continue. For the Eagles, it marks redemption and a return to the mountaintop.
