The Kansas City Chiefs are once again Super Bowl champions, as they defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 38-35 in Glendale, Arizona. The Chiefs were led by quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who was named the game’s Most Valuable Player, and the league’s MVP just a few days before the game.
The Chiefs entered the game as underdogs, but tight end Travis Kelce made a passionate speech during the post-game interview, where he spoke about the perceived disrespect aimed at the team. Kelce praised Mahomes as the MVP and credited their success to the hard work of their coach and teammates.
Mahomes was typically humble, sharing the credit with his coach and teammates and expressing his gratitude for the opportunity to be a part of the Kansas City Chiefs. Despite a shaky start in the first half, the Chiefs mounted a comeback in the second half, scoring 24 points and tying the game at 35. The game-winning 27-yard field goal was kicked by Harrison Butker with just seconds remaining on the clock.
Mahomes finished the game with 21 completions out of 27 attempts for 182 yards and three touchdowns, earning him the title of Super Bowl MVP. On the other side of the field, Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts was impressive, completing 27 of 37 passes for 304 yards and rushing for three touchdowns.
Despite the loss, Hurts was a standout player for the Eagles, leading the team to a franchise record 14 regular-season wins. His value was only solidified by his performance in the Super Bowl, and he is eligible for a contract extension this offseason. With Hurts at the helm, the Eagles have a solid foundation to build upon, and should be considered a favorite in the NFC next season.
The victory was the Chiefs’ third championship and second title in four seasons, and it was marked by a truly epic second half. Despite the challenges and perceived disrespect, the Kansas City Chiefs proved once again why they are one of the best teams in the NFL.
