6:19AM: Interception!
Mahomes rolls to his right, looking for an open target—but he throws it straight into the hands of Cooper DeJean!
DeJean snags the interception and sprints into the end zone for a pick-six. What a game-changing play!
Also, DeJean became the first player to score a Super Bowl TD on his birthday.
2nd quarter 7:03 left: Kansas City Chiefs 0-17 Philadelphia Eagles
6:15AM: Eagles extend their lead with a field goal
Philadelphia sends out Jake Elliott for a 43-yard field goal attempt, and he drills it—only for a penalty flag to fly. The Eagles are penalized for an early movement before the snap, pushing them back five yards for a 48-yard attempt.
Despite winds threatening to alter the kick’s trajectory, Elliott remains steady and sends it straight through the uprights, extending the Eagles’ lead to two possessions.
2nd Quarter | 8:38 Remaining
Kansas City Chiefs 0-10 Philadelphia Eagles
6:05AM: Back to the game!
Mahomes looks for his go-to target, Travis Kelce, but the pass slips through the tight end’s hands.
Facing 4th and 3 from their own 9-yard line, Kansas City brings in Araiza for another punt. He delivers a 54-yard kick to the Philadelphia 37-yard line, where Winchester picks up an extra six yards on the return.
The Eagles call a timeout to regroup.
2nd Quarter | 12:37 Remaining
Kansas City Chiefs 0-7 Philadelphia Eagles
6:02AM: That 1-yard rush by Hurts made him the fifth player with four Super Bowl rushing touchdowns in a career. Emmitt Smith has the most, with five. Thurman Thomas, Franco Harris, John Elway and now Hurts all have four.
5:54AM: Eagles lead as the first quarter comes to a close
Hurts fires a pass to the left sideline, but Conner is immediately met by the defense and driven back for a four-yard loss.
Philadelphia will begin the second quarter from the Kansas City 34-yard line, looking to extend their lead.
End of 1st Quarter
Kansas City Chiefs 0-7 Philadelphia Eagles
5:41AM: Hurts with the first touchdown!
Jalen Hurts takes the snap and surges up the middle, with the Eagles’ offensive line pushing him across the goal line for the game’s opening score.
Philadelphia then opts for the extra point, successfully converting to take the lead.
1st Quarter | 6:15 Remaining
Kansas City Chiefs 0-7 Philadelphia Eagles
5:36AM: 2nd and 11 – Hurts launches a deep pass to Dotson on the right side, and he makes the catch!
It initially appears to be the game’s first touchdown, but replays confirm he was brought down just a yard shy of the end zone. The Eagles now have 1st and Goal.
1st Quarter | 6:30 Remaining
Kansas City Chiefs 0-0 Philadelphia Eagles
5:25AM:
Mahomes connects with Smith-Schuster on a short pass for an 11-yard gain, securing a first down at the 20-yard line.
On the next play, he targets Kelce down the middle, but the pass falls incomplete, setting up 2nd and 9.
1st Quarter | 10:03 Remaining
Kansas City Chiefs 0-0 Philadelphia Eagles
5:12AM: The Chiefs win the toss and opt to kick off.
The Chiefs will receive the kickoff to start the second half.
5:08AM: National Anthem
New Orleans native Jon Batiste takes centre stage as he performs the national anthem.
4:54AM: Lady Gaga and Ledisi lead star-studded pregame performances
Super Bowl LIX wasted no time bringing powerhouse musical acts to the stage. Lady Gaga kicked things off with a stirring performance of Hold My Hand, followed by Harry Connick Jr. and the Southern University Marching Band electrifying the Superdome with New Orleans flair. And the excitement doesn’t stop there—up next, Jon Batiste will deliver the national anthem, Trombone Shorty and Lauren Daigle will perform America the Beautiful, and Ledisi will take the spotlight with Lift Every Voice and Sing.
4:46AM: The Chiefs secured their spot by edging out the Buffalo Bills in a thrilling AFC Championship Game, while the Eagles dominated the Washington Commanders in the NFC Championship. The last time these two teams faced off for the Lombardi Trophy, Kansas City clinched a narrow 38-35 win.
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The Kansas City Chiefs are on the brink of history as they chase an unprecedented third consecutive Super Bowl victory. Standing in their way are the Philadelphia Eagles, determined to prevent them from cementing a dynasty when the two teams face off at the Superdome.
Kansas City previously bested Philadelphia in Super Bowl 57, overcoming a 10-point halftime deficit to secure the Lombardi Trophy. Led by two-time MVP quarterback Patrick Mahomes, the Chiefs believe they have the winning formula once again.
However, the Eagles’ top-ranked defense could pose a serious challenge. Their offense has also gained firepower with the addition of star running back Saquon Barkley from the New York Giants, giving quarterback Jalen Hurts another dynamic weapon.
Adding to the drama, this game features a coaching battle between generations. Andy Reid, the Chiefs’ 66-year-old head coach and one of the most accomplished in NFL history, will square off against 43-year-old Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni.
Team Stats:
Kansas City Chiefs
— Mahomes has won four straight playoff games when trailing entering the fourth quarter—the longest such streak by any quarterback. This run began in Super Bowl 57 against the Eagles.
— Defensive lineman Chris Jones ranks third in pass rush win rate (15.3%) among interior defenders, despite facing double teams on 70% of snaps (fifth-highest rate).
— Andy Reid will coach his 45th career playoff game, surpassing Bill Belichick for the most in NFL history. He is also the first head coach to face his former team twice in a Super Bowl.
— The Chiefs have won nine straight postseason games dating back to 2022, tying for the second-longest streak in playoff history. Only the Patriots (10 straight from 2001-2005) have done better.
–Kansas City will wear white jerseys for the second time in their last three Super Bowl appearances. Since Super Bowl 39 in the 2004 season, teams wearing white have won 16 of the last 20 championships. The Chiefs wore red in their Super Bowl LIV and LVIII wins.
Philadelphia Eagles
— Jalen Hurts holds the record for most rushing touchdowns by a quarterback in playoff history (nine). With one more, he will become just the ninth player in NFL history to reach 10 postseason rushing scores. Only Marshawn Lynch (12) and LeGarrette Blount (11) have done so in the 21st century.
— The Eagles need 27 more points to break the record for most scored in a single postseason. The 1994 49ers set the current mark (131) in one fewer game.
— Among 36 players who have faced at least 75 coverage targets this season (including playoffs), DeJean and Mitchell rank second and third in fewest yards allowed per target. They trail only Texans cornerback Derek Stingley Jr., according to NFL Next Gen Stats.
— Saquon Barkley needs just 30 yards to surpass Terrell Davis’ 1998 record for most rushing yards in a single season (2,476, including playoffs). The Chiefs, under defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo since 2019, have not allowed any rusher to reach 100 yards in a playoff game.
— The Eagles ran the ball more often than they passed this season (621 rush attempts vs 448 pass attempts). Historically, 83% of Super Bowl winners from the first 40 editions of the game had more rushes than passes. However, since 2006, only the 2013 Seahawks have achieved that feat.
