Under the bright lights of the New Orleans Saints dome, the Philadelphia Eagles crushed the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22 in an electrifying Super Bowl matchup. The Eagles and their unstoppable coach, Nick Sirianni, left no doubt about their championship pedigree, securing their Super Bowl win on Saquon Barkley’s and Cooper DeJean’s birthday. From the opening kickoff at 3:42 PM, the Eagles came out with a relentless intensity. The first quarter saw Philadelphia jump to an early lead, setting the tone with a Jalen Hurts, 2025 MVP, rushing touchdown at the 6:15 mark, followed by a successful extra point (0-7). Just minutes later, a field goal extended the lead to 0-10.
The defining moment of the opening quarter came when Eagles defensive back Cooper DeJean intercepted a pass and returned it 38 yards for a touchdown, sending Philadelphia into the second quarter with a commanding 0-17 lead.
Kansas City struggled with their offense, managing just 14 total yards in the first half. Zach Baun further crushed the Chiefs’ hopes with a crucial interception early in the second quarter. Moments later, A.J. Brown found the end zone for another Eagles touchdown, extending the lead to 0-24 before halftime.
Fans were treated to an engaging halftime performance featuring Kendrick Lamar and an appearance from SZA. Kendric delivered a setlist containing all of his best work, including “Be Humble,” “Luther,” “All the Stars,” and “Not Like Us.” Meanwhile, Samuel L. Jackson provided amusing commentary, adding to the entertainment of the night.
The Eagles maintained a dominant front into the third quarter, taking on a field goal (0-27) before wide receiver DeVonta Smith hauled in a touchdown at the 2:40 mark, pushing the lead to a staggering 0-34.
Just when spectators began considering the possibility of a complete shutout, Kansas City finally showed signs of life with a touchdown from rookie wideout Xavier Worthy. However, their attempt at a two-point conversion fell short, leaving the score at 6-34.
In the final quarter, Philadelphia added two field goals, extending the gap to 7-40. The Chiefs, led by a late resurgence from Patrick Mahomes, managed two touchdowns—one from DeAndre Hopkins and another from Worthy—both converted for extra points, closing the game at 22-40.
The Eagles’ defense was the story of the game, holding Mahomes and the Chiefs to a disappointing first half. Philadelphia’s relentless pass rush recorded five sacks, making life miserable for the Kansas City offensive line. Mahomes struggled to find a rhythm, leading to a performance that fell well below expectations, especially since the Chiefs had won the previous two Super Bowls.
With their 40-22 victory, the Eagles cemented themselves as the league’s top team, overpowering the Chiefs on both sides of the ball. Their defensive dominance and efficient offense made Kansas City look like a shell of their usual powerhouse selves. Even tight end Travis Kelce, one of Kansas City’s most relied on commented that they just “couldn’t get it going offensively.” The most woeful part of his interview was him stating: “We hadn’t played that bad all year.”
For Philadelphia, this Super Bowl victory was more than just a win—it was a statement. The Eagles delivered a championship performance that will be remembered for years to come.
