The Philadelphia Eagles claimed their second Super Bowl title with a dominant 40-22 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs, ending their bid for a three-peat and making Jalen Hurts the MVP.

The Philadelphia Eagles delivered a masterclass in dominance at Super Bowl LIX, dismantling the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22 to win their second championship in franchise history.

What was expected to be a hard-fought battle between two of the NFL’s premier teams quickly turned into a one-sided showcase of Eagles supremacy, as Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia defense overwhelmed Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs from the very start.

With the victory, the Eagles not only secured the Lombardi Trophy but also ended Kansas City’s quest for an unprecedented third straight Super Bowl title, crushing their dynasty ambitions in brutal fashion.

The game kicked off at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans with an electric atmosphere, but it didn’t take long for the Eagles to establish control. Kansas City, known for its explosive offense, looked shockingly out of sync.

Mahomes and the Chiefs managed just 23 total yards in the first half—an almost unthinkable stat for a team that had won back-to-back Super Bowls.

On Philadelphia’s first offensive possession, wide receiver A.J. Brown caught what appeared to be a big first-down pass, but it was wiped away by a controversial offensive pass interference call. The Eagles were forced to punt, but it didn’t take long for them to get another shot.

After a quick Chiefs three-and-out, the Eagles struck first on their second possession. Hurts connected with Jahan Dotson for a deep pass that was initially ruled a touchdown before being overturned on replay.

The ball was placed at the 1-yard line, and the Eagles deployed their signature “tush push” quarterback sneak, with Hurts getting shoved over the goal line for the game’s first score. Philadelphia led 7-0 after the first quarter, and the Chiefs still hadn’t found a rhythm.

Things only got worse for Kansas City in the second quarter. With the Eagles leading 10-0 following a Jake Elliott field goal, Mahomes made his first critical mistake of the night.

Under pressure from Philadelphia’s relentless pass rush, Mahomes forced a deep throw on third-and-long, only to see Eagles rookie defensive back Cooper DeJean jump the route and return the interception 38 yards for a touchdown.

The Superdome erupted. The Eagles were now up 17-0, and Mahomes—usually the picture of poise—looked rattled.

Less than two minutes later, disaster struck again. On Kansas City’s very next possession, edge rusher Josh Sweat bulldozed an offensive lineman into Mahomes, disrupting his throw.

The wobbly pass floated into the waiting arms of Zach Baun, who returned the ball deep into Chiefs territory. Two plays later, Hurts found Brown wide open in the flat for another touchdown, putting Philadelphia up a staggering 24-0 at halftime.

The frustration on Kansas City’s sideline was visible. Chiefs players looked stunned, head coach Andy Reid paced the sidelines, and cameras caught Taylor Swift—who was there to support boyfriend Travis Kelce—watching nervously from her luxury box.

Coming out of halftime, the Eagles continued their suffocating performance. Philadelphia’s defensive front, led by Josh Sweat, Milton Williams, and Jalen Carter, kept Mahomes under constant duress, forcing rushed throws and punishing Kansas City’s offensive line.

On their first possession of the second half, the Chiefs finally picked up a first down—just their second of the game—but the drive quickly stalled. Meanwhile, Hurts and the Eagles offense continued to fire on all cylinders.

Midway through the third quarter, Hurts uncorked a beautiful deep ball to DeVonta Smith, who streaked past the Chiefs’ secondary for a 46-yard touchdown, stretching the lead to 34-0.

It was an exclamation mark on an already dominant performance—one that had the Chiefs staring down the largest Super Bowl deficit of the Mahomes era.

Kansas City finally responded late in the third quarter, as Mahomes connected with rookie wide receiver Xavier Worthy for a touchdown. The Chiefs opted for a two-point conversion but failed, leaving the score at 34-6 entering the fourth quarter.

Despite finally finding the end zone, the Chiefs still had no answers for the Eagles’ pass rush. Early in the fourth quarter, Milton Williams burst through the line and stripped the ball from Mahomes, leading to another Eagles field goal and a 40-6 lead.

The once-mighty Chiefs offense was utterly overwhelmed.

Kansas City added two late touchdowns—including another score from Worthy and one from DeAndre Hopkins, who finally got into the action—but it was meaningless. The Eagles had already secured their second Super Bowl victory, and the celebration had begun.

Jalen Hurts, who had one of the best performances of his career, was named Super Bowl MVP. He finished with 221 passing yards, a touchdown through the air, 72 rushing yards, and a Super Bowl record for rushing yards by a quarterback.

“We just stayed locked in,” Hurts said after the game. “All that hard work, all that preparation—it led to this moment. This team never wavered.”

As the final seconds ticked away, head coach Nick Sirianni was drenched in Gatorade, and Eagles players rushed onto the field in celebration. Confetti rained down in the Superdome, and Eagles fans erupted in cheers both in New Orleans and back in Philadelphia.

For the Chiefs, the loss was a crushing reality check. After two straight Super Bowl victories and years of offensive dominance, Kansas City looked completely outmatched for the first time in the Mahomes era.

“They came out ready, and we didn’t,” Chiefs center Creed Humphrey admitted.

Mahomes, who finished the game with 260 passing yards, two touchdowns, and three costly turnovers, took responsibility for the loss.

“I didn’t play to my standard,” Mahomes said postgame. “The early turnovers put us in a hole, and you can’t do that in the Super Bowl.”

With Kansas City’s dynasty hopes put on hold, the Eagles now stand atop the NFL world. Their dominant victory sent a statement to the league: Philadelphia isn’t just here to win—they’re here to stay.